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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Admin from Ending TPS for Haitians

2/4/2026

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A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary protected status for over 350,000 Haitian immigrants.
The ruling preserves protections so affected individuals can continue living and working in the United States.
Advocates, including Tessa Petit of the Florida Immigrant Coalition, welcomed the decision.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says Haiti TPS will eventually expire and urges people to seek other legal options.

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A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary protected status for over 350,000 Haitian immigrants.
The ruling preserves protections so affected individuals can continue living and working in the United States.
Advocates, including Tessa Petit of the Florida Immigrant Coalition, welcomed the decision.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says Haiti TPS will eventually expire and urges people to seek other legal options.