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Lawmakers Urge TPS Extension for Vital Haitian Immigrants

2/3/2026

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Lawmakers push to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants, noting it supports local economies, including 15,000 in Rep. Greg Landsman's Ohio district who contribute to the workforce.
Advocates warn that TPS expiration could trigger deportations and worsen Haiti's conditions, which have been under state of emergency since March 2024.
Rep. Maxwell Frost (Fla.) said Haitian TPS holders in Florida are vital caretakers, and their absence would harm care services.

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Lawmakers push to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants, noting it supports local economies, including 15,000 in Rep. Greg Landsman's Ohio district who contribute to the workforce.
Advocates warn that TPS expiration could trigger deportations and worsen Haiti's conditions, which have been under state of emergency since March 2024.
Rep. Maxwell Frost (Fla.) said Haitian TPS holders in Florida are vital caretakers, and their absence would harm care services.