Trump Administration Ends Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Migrants

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announces termination of deportation protections for over 500,000 Haitians, citing misuse of the program.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, first granted after the 2010 earthquake, has been rescinded by the Department of Homeland Security under Secretary Kristi Noem.
The decision affects approximately 520,000 Haitian nationals, who will lose protections allowing them to stay and work in the United States without fear of deportation.
The Trump administration argues that the TPS program has been extended far beyond its intended temporary purpose and has been exploited over decades.
Legal challenges are expected, as advocacy groups claim DHS lacks the authority to revoke prior TPS extensions, citing procedural and statutory constraints.
This move follows the recent termination of TPS for Venezuelans, reflecting a broader effort to scale back immigration protections and enforce stricter policies.