Trump Cuts Protections for Haitians, Putting Them on Track for Deportation
Briefly

The Trump administration has moved to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 500,000 Haitians in the U.S., threatening deportation for those who cannot safely return home. The decision was signed by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, reversing an 18-month extension granted by former President Biden. Critics argue TPS has been misused, allowing individuals to remain indefinitely rather than addressing emergency needs. Many Haitians have had TPS since the 2010 earthquake, marking a significant policy shift in U.S. immigration under the Trump administration as it intensifies its crackdown on migration.
The Trump administration's recent decision to cut protections for Haitians under Temporary Protected Status will lead to mass deportations of over 500,000 individuals.
Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, signed a directive to revoke the extended deportation protections for Haitians, accelerating their vulnerability to deportation.
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