The Trump administration canceled an extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, originally scheduled to last until February 2026, on August 3rd. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem described the decision as a return to TPS’s original temporary status. TPS is granted to immigrants unable to return to their countries due to natural disasters or political turmoil. The Biden administration extended TPS for Haitians who arrived in the U.S. before June 3, 2024, due to widespread gang violence in Haiti following the former president’s resignation. By July 2024, an estimated 520,694 Haitians were eligible for TPS. Immigration advocates criticized the decision, saying it would destabilize the lives of Haitians who had built lives in the U.S. legally under temporary programs. At least 5,600 people were killed in gang violence in Haiti in 2024, with over 200 people executed in December alone, according to the United Nations. The victims were targeted under accusations of practicing voodoo and causing illnesses in gang leaders’ children. The decision to cancel the TPS extension has raised fears of deportations to a country plagued by violence and political turmoil, leaving families anxious and industries like healthcare, construction, and hospitality in need of workers. Critics say the move by the Trump administration is not about security but rather cruelty and chaos.
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