EU Citizens in Britain facing Deportation

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For this weeks blog, I decided to write about a CNN article written by Rob Picheta. In this article, Picheta talks about European Union citizens living in the UK who could possibly be deported if they don't apply for settled status after a no-deal Brexit. Security minister Brandon Lewis recently told German newspaper the government will start removing residents who haven't applied to stay in the UK by the end of 2020. In order to apply for settled status one must prove their identity, prove that they live in the UK, and declare any criminal convictions. To date, the Home Office has reported 61% application were granted settled status, 38% were granted pre-settled status and two applications were rejected on "suitability grounds". 
Many EU citizens who have lived in the UK for most of their lives are in danger of losing their homes, and I believe that this is unfair. Citizens should not suffer the consequences of a dysfunctional government.

Anti-Brexit protesters wave EU flags outside Parliament. 

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