But in the memo, Mr. Trump cited the improved conditions in Liberia as evidence that the program was no longer needed. “Liberia is no longer experiencing armed conflict and has made significant progress in restoring stability and democratic governance,” Mr. Trump wrote. Members of Congress from Minnesota, which has the largest Liberian population in the country, wrote a letter to Mr. Trump this month to echo those requests. “Many of these Liberians had children in the United States,” she said. That period will extend for 12 months, Mr. Trump wrote.

Source: New York Times March 27, 2018 22:30 UTC