A federal court blocked the Trump administration from ending the temporary protected status for Haitian immigrants, maintaining protections until February 3, 2024. Judge Brian M. Cogan ruled the decision by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem was unlawful. Approximately 520,000 Haitians in the U.S. are eligible for TPS, allowing them to live and work due to conditions in Haiti, which is facing severe crises. The TPS designation, first granted after a 2010 earthquake, is currently applied to 17 countries, underscoring the U.S. response to global humanitarian issues.
On Tuesday, a federal court ruled against the Trump administration's efforts to end the temporary protected status for Haitian immigrants, extending its protections until February 3.
The TPS designation allows about 520,000 Haitian immigrants in the U.S. to live and work here due to ongoing issues in Haiti, including violence and health crises.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem's decision to cut the TPS designation raised legal challenges, showcasing the ongoing conflicts over immigrant protections in the U.S.
Currently, there are TPS designations for 17 countries, highlighting the U.S. government's response to global humanitarian crises affecting immigrant populations.
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