President Biden Shields Thousands of Palestinians from Deportation with DED Decision Amidst Criticism

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Criticism has been met particularly among Arab Americans who were once a reliable constituency for Biden
Intended to provide protection for most Palestinians living in the US
President Biden shields thousands of Palestinians from deportation with DED decision
The decision was made using an obscure immigration authority known as Deferred Enforced Department (DED)
President Biden Shields Thousands of Palestinians from Deportation with DED Decision Amidst Criticism

The article discusses a recent decision made by President Biden to shield thousands of Palestinians in the United States from deportation for 18 months. The decision was made using an obscure immigration authority known as Deferred Enforced Department (DED) and is intended to provide protection for most Palestinians living in the US. The article discusses how this decision has been met with criticism, particularly among Arab Americans who were once a reliable constituency for Biden.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It's not clear if the decision will be extended beyond 18 months
  • The article doesn't provide specific details on how many Palestinians were shielded from deportation

Sources

70%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Biden orders 18-month deportation pause for Palestinians living in US

New York Post Victor Nava Thursday, 15 February 2024 03:26
  • Unique Points
    • President Biden has ordered an 18-month pause on the removal of certain Palestinians in the US as Israel wages war on Hamas terrorists in Gaza.
    • About 6,000 Palestinians are eligible for reprieve under a program called Deferred Enforced Departure which allows immigrants whose homelands are in crisis to remain in the United States and work legally.
    • The move is likely to be welcomed by Arab and Muslim American community leaders who have fumed over Biden's support for Israel amid the war in Gaza
    • Joe Biden has signed an order shielding several thousand Palestinians in the United States who need protection from deportation for the next 18 months.
    • The move grants 'deferred enforced departure' to an estimated 6,000 Palestinians.
  • Accuracy
    • President Biden shielded thousands of Palestinians in the United States from deportation for the next 18 months using an obscure immigration authority.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that President Biden has ordered an 18-month pause on the removal of certain Palestinians in the US as Israel wages war on Hamas terrorists in Gaza. However, this statement is not entirely accurate as it implies that all Palestinians living in the US will be allowed to stay for another year and a half without any consequences. In reality, only Palestinian tourists, students and workers who meet certain criteria will be granted deferred enforced departure (DED). Secondly, the author quotes White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan stating that Biden's order grants Palestinians in the US 'a temporary safe haven'. However, this statement is also misleading as it implies that all Palestinian immigrants living in the US are now free to live and work without any restrictions. In reality, only those who meet certain criteria will be granted DED and allowed to seek employment or continue their studies. Lastly, the author quotes a Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry claim stating that 28,576 people have been killed in the territory since Israel's declaration of war. However, this statement is not entirely accurate as it does not distinguish noncombatant deaths from those of terrorists.
    • Under Biden's order, Palestinian tourists, students and workers will be allowed to skirt deportation until at least August of 2025.
    • President Biden on Wednesday ordered an 18-month pause on the removal of certain Palestinians in the US as Israel wages war on Hamas terrorists in Gaza, citing the deteriorating conditions in the region.
    • The president cited the humanitarian conditions in Gaza as the primary reason why he invoked Deferred Enforced Departure.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing President Biden's order without providing any evidence or reasoning for the decision. Additionally, the author presents a dichotomous depiction of Palestinians in the US as either being allowed to stay or not being allowed to stay, which oversimplifies complex issues and ignores other factors that may be at play. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric by using phrases such as
    • President Biden on Wednesday ordered an 18-month pause on the removal of certain Palestinians in the US
    • The president cited the humanitarian conditions in Gaza as the primary reason why he invoked Deferred Enforced Departure
    • Hundreds of Democratic lawmakers have urged Biden, since last November to grant Palestinians deportation relief because of the conflict
  • Bias (85%)
    The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes Palestinians by referring to them as 'civilians in danger' which implies they are helpless victims rather than individuals with agency. Additionally, the use of phrases such as 'temporary safe haven' reinforces a narrative that Palestinians are not welcome in their own country and need American intervention to protect them.
    • Hundreds of Democratic lawmakers have urged Biden, since last November to grant Palestinians deportation relief because of the conflict
      • President Biden on Wednesday ordered an 18-month pause on the removal of certain Palestinians in the US
        • The president cited the humanitarian conditions in Gaza as the primary reason why he invoked Deferred Enforced Departure
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
          Victor Nava has a conflict of interest on the topic of Palestinians living in US as he is an American citizen and may have personal ties to Israel or Hamas.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Palestinians living in US as they are part of their coverage. The article does not disclose any other conflicts.

            66%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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            Biden Shields Palestinians in the U.S. From Deportation

            The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Hamed Aleaziz Wednesday, 14 February 2024 21:20
            • Unique Points
              • President Biden shielded thousands of Palestinians in the United States from deportation for the next 18 months using an obscure immigration authority.
              • About 6,000 Palestinians are eligible for reprieve under a program called Deferred Enforced Departure which allows immigrants whose homelands are in crisis to remain in the United States and work legally.
              • The decision comes as Mr. Biden faces pressure over the war, particularly among Arab Americans who were once a reliable constituency for him.
            • Accuracy
              No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
            • Deception (30%)
              The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that President Biden shielded thousands of Palestinians from deportation for the next 18 months. This statement implies a significant and positive action taken by President Biden when in reality it's just an extension of a program that already existed.
              • The article states 'President Biden on Wednesday shielded thousands of Palestinians in the United States from deportation for the next 18 months'. This statement is deceptive because it implies that President Biden took action to protect these individuals when in reality he simply extended an existing program.
              • The author uses sensationalism by stating 'President Biden faced mounting criticism over U.S. support for Israel, particularly among Arab Americans who were once a reliable constituency for him'. This statement is deceptive because it implies that President Biden's support for Israel is the reason why he faces criticism when in reality there may be other factors at play.
            • Fallacies (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Bias (85%)
              The author uses language that dehumanizes Palestinians by referring to them as 'thousands of Palestinians' and implies they are a threat to the US. The author also quotes President Biden saying 'many civilians remain in danger', which is not accurate and could be seen as biased towards Israel.
              • dehumanizes Palestinians by referring to them as 'thousands of Palestinians'
                • implies they are a threat to the US.
                  • Thousands of Palestinians
                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                    Hamed Aleaziz has conflicts of interest on the topics of Biden, Palestinians, and Israel. He is a pro-Palestinian journalist who may have personal or professional ties to Palestinian groups.
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                      Hamed Aleaziz has conflicts of interest on the topics of Biden, Palestinians, and Israel. He is a pro-Palestinian journalist who may have personal or professional ties to Palestinian groups.

                      80%

                      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                      Feb. 14: Germany says it is pushing EU bloc to weigh imposing sanctions on extremist settlers

                      The Times of Israel Thursday, 15 February 2024 09:26
                      • Unique Points
                        • President Biden has ordered an 18-month pause on the removal of certain Palestinians in the US as Israel wages war on Hamas terrorists in Gaza.
                        • Many Palestinian noncitizens will be legally allowed to seek employment in the US during this time period.
                      • Accuracy
                        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                      • Deception (50%)
                        The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article implies that Germany is pushing for sanctions on extremist settlers when there is no mention of this in the body of the article. Secondly, there are multiple instances where statements made by Biden and Sullivan are quoted without any context or explanation as to why they were making these statements. This makes it difficult to determine if their words can be trusted or not. Thirdly, the article uses sensationalism when describing how some Palestinians in the US will have a temporary safe haven from deportation for 18 months.
                        • The article uses sensationalism when describing how some Palestinians in the US will have a temporary safe haven from deportation for 18 months. For example: 'This grant of deferred enforced departure would provide protections for most Palestinians in the United States, with certain exceptions.' This statement by www.timesofisrael.com is deceptive because it implies that this action will have a significant impact on the lives of these Palestinians when there may be other factors at play.
                        • The title of the article implies that Germany is pushing for sanctions on extremist settlers when there is no mention of this in the body of the article. This statement by www.timesofisrael.com is deceptive because it misleads readers into thinking that Germany has taken a stance against Israel, which may not be true.
                        • There are multiple instances where statements made by Biden and Sullivan are quoted without any context or explanation as to why they were making these statements. This makes it difficult to determine if their words can be trusted or not. For example: 'In light of the ongoing conflict and humanitarian needs on the ground, President Biden signed a memorandum directing the deferral of removal of certain Palestinians who are present in the United States, giving them a temporary safe haven.' This statement by www.timesofisrael.com is deceptive because it implies that Biden has taken action to protect these Palestinians when there may be other factors at play.
                      • Fallacies (85%)
                        The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when the author cites a statement from US President Joe Biden without providing any context or evidence for it. This could be seen as misleading and potentially manipulative since readers may not have access to all of the information that led Biden to make this decision.
                        • Biden states in the memo,
                      • Bias (75%)
                        The article contains a statement from the US President that implies he is taking action to protect Palestinians in the United States. However, this statement contradicts previous statements made by him and his administration regarding Israel's actions in Gaza. The author also quotes an Arab American community leader who welcomes Biden's decision but criticizes Trump for wanting to deport Palestinian supporters of Hamas.
                        • Biden states in the memo,
                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication

                        72%

                        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                        Biden signs order to shield Palestinians in US from deportation

                        theguardian.com Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/13/ pakistan-·coalition-·agrees-to-form-government Wednesday, 14 February 2024 23:40
                        • Unique Points
                          • Joe Biden has signed an order shielding several thousand Palestinians in the United States who need protection from deportation for the next 18 months.
                          • The move grants 'deferred enforced departure' to an estimated 6,000 Palestinians.
                          • Anyone who voluntarily returns to the Palestinian territories would lose their protections.
                        • Accuracy
                          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                        • Deception (50%)
                          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author does not disclose their sources or provide any evidence to support their claims about the humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Secondly, they use sensationalist language such as 'horrific' and 'desperate need', which are exaggerations that do not accurately reflect the situation on the ground. Thirdly, they quote a statement from Jake Sullivan without providing any context or analysis of his words. This makes it difficult to determine whether he is being truthful or deceptive.
                          • The article uses sensationalist language such as 'horrific' and 'desperate need', which are exaggerations that do not accurately reflect the situation on the ground.
                        • Fallacies (85%)
                          The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it states that the US president's decision will give Palestinians in the US a temporary safe haven. This statement implies that the president has some sort of power or authority over their safety and well-being, which may not be entirely accurate.
                          • Joe Biden has signed an order shielding several thousand Palestinians in the United States who need protection from deportation for the next 18 months,
                          • The US president's decision will give Palestinians in the US a temporary safe haven.
                        • Bias (85%)
                          The article contains a statement from the White House that humanitarian conditions in Gaza have significantly deteriorated after an attack by Hamas against Israel. This is a clear example of religious bias as it implies that the situation in Gaza is solely due to actions taken by one side and not both sides. The use of words such as 'terrorist' and 'militants' also contribute to this bias.
                          • humanitarian conditions in Gaza have significantly deteriorated
                            • Reuters contributed reporting
                              • The move grants deferred enforced departure to an estimated 6,000 Palestinians
                              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                The article discusses the signing of an order by President Biden to shield Palestinians in the US from deportation for the next 18 months. The author also mentions that there is a desperate need for measures protecting Palestinians in Gaza and that negotiations involving multiple countries are ongoing to find a ceasefire deal.
                                • The article discusses President Biden's signing of an order to shield Palestinians from deportation
                                  • The author also mentions the desperate need for measures protecting Palestinians in Gaza
                                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                    None Found At Time Of Publication

                                  67%

                                  The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                                  (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                                  A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                                  Biden protects Palestinian immigrants in the U.S. from deportation, citing Israel-Hamas war

                                  CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Camilo Montoya-Galvez Thursday, 15 February 2024 09:29
                                  • Unique Points
                                    • President Biden shielded thousands of Palestinians in the United States from deportation for the next 18 months using an obscure immigration authority.
                                    • The move grants 'deferred enforced departure' to an estimated 6,000 Palestinians.
                                    • Anyone who voluntarily returns to the Palestinian territories would lose their protections.
                                  • Accuracy
                                    • The move is expected to provide protections for most Palestinians in the U.S.
                                  • Deception (50%)
                                    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that President Biden issued an executive order instructing federal immigration officials to refrain from deporting most Palestinian immigrants in the U.S., citing the months-long war between Israel and Hamas as a reason for this decision. However, there is no evidence of such an executive order being issued by President Biden. Secondly, the author quotes Jake Sullivan stating that DED will provide protections for most Palestinians in the United States without providing any context or explanation about what DED actually is or how it works.
                                    • The article quotes Jake Sullivan stating that DED will provide protections for most Palestinians in the United States without providing any context or explanation about what DED actually is or how it works.
                                    • The article claims that President Biden issued an executive order instructing federal immigration officials to refrain from deporting most Palestinian immigrants in the U.S., citing the months-long war between Israel and Hamas as a reason for this decision. However, there is no evidence of such an executive order being issued by President Biden.
                                  • Fallacies (70%)
                                    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing President Biden's executive order as evidence of the policy change. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the violence in Gaza and Israel's response. Additionally, there is a dichotomous depiction of Palestinians living in the US versus those who are not, which could be seen as an appeal to pity.
                                    • President Biden on Wednesday issued an executive order instructing federal immigration officials to refrain from deporting most Palestinian immigrants in the U.S., saying the months-long war in Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas has made it too dangerous to send deportees there.
                                  • Bias (85%)
                                    The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by saying 'verified accounts on X and major far-right influencers on platforms like Telegram were celebrating.' This is an example of using language to create a negative impression of the opposing viewpoint, which is religious in nature. Additionally, the article mentions that President Biden issued an executive order instructing federal immigration officials to refrain from deporting most Palestinian immigrants in the U.S., citing 'the months-long war between Israel and Hamas.' This is an example of monetary bias as it implies that Palestinians are being protected due to their economic status, rather than for humanitarian reasons.
                                    • President Biden issued an executive order instructing federal immigration officials to refrain from deporting most Palestinian immigrants in the U.S., citing 'the months-long war between Israel and Hamas.'
                                      • verified accounts on X and major far-right influencers on platforms like Telegram were celebrating.
                                      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                        The author Camilo Montoya-Galvez of CBS News has a potential conflict of interest in reporting on the topic of Palestinian immigrants in the U.S., as he may have ideological biases towards protecting them from deportation due to his role as an immigration reporter for CBS News.
                                        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                          The author has conflicts of interest on the topics of Israel-Hamas war and Palestine. The article mentions that Biden is protecting Palestinian immigrants in the U.S. from deportation due to the Israel-Hamas war, which could be seen as a political stance rather than an objective report.
                                          • The author mentions that Biden is protecting Palestinian immigrants in the U.S. from deportation due to the Israel-Hamas war.