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Florida GOP Rep. opposes ending Haitian TPS, calls it a ‘huge mistake’
politics6 days ago

Florida GOP Rep. opposes ending Haitian TPS, calls it a ‘huge mistake’

Florida Rep. Carlos Giménez breaks with the Trump administration by opposing ending Haitian TPS, arguing it would be a huge mistake and urging TPS protection for Haitians while backing restoring TPS for Venezuelans after earthquakes; the House previously passed HR 1689 to extend Haiti TPS to 2029, and the measure awaits Senate action, with other GOP leaders like DeWine and Lawler warning of negative impacts on states and services.

via The Guardian|
#congress#florida#haitians
DeWine presses Trump to reconsider ending Haitian TPS despite Supreme Court ruling
politics13 days ago

DeWine presses Trump to reconsider ending Haitian TPS despite Supreme Court ruling

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine urged President Trump to rethink ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, arguing safety concerns from Haiti’s gang violence and the jobs Haitians hold in Ohio justify treating them with refugee-like relief, even as the Supreme Court clears TPS termination from judicial review. About 350,000 Haitians nationwide are on TPS, including more than 10,000 in Ohio; DeWine stressed policy should guide decisions. DHS Secretary Mullin outlined options for Haitians—pursue permanent residence, obtain another visa, or return with government assistance—while noting a compensation figure of roughly $2,100 per person for those who return.

via New York Post|
#haitians#immigration#mike-dewine
Supreme Court clears the way to end TPS for Haitians and Syrians
immigration15 days ago

Supreme Court clears the way to end TPS for Haitians and Syrians

The Supreme Court ruling allows the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians (about 350,000 people) and Syrians (about 6,000), meaning they would be required to leave the U.S. and could receive a $2,600 incentive plus potential airfare; timing is unclear but could take effect in the coming days, prompting concern from migrant advocates about family stability and possible ICE enforcement, with broader questions about TPS for other nationalities.

via USA Today|
#haitians#immigration#immigration-policy
TPS ruling deepens hardship for Haitian women in Florida
politics-society15 days ago

TPS ruling deepens hardship for Haitian women in Florida

The Supreme Court's ruling to end Haitian TPS for about 350,000 people adds new uncertainty to families in Florida, where Haitian women bear the heaviest burden—balancing work, caregiving, remittances, and child safety—while considering whether returning to Haiti is safe amid violence and disasters; migration-related stress worsens mental and physical health, highlighting women's resilience and leadership in Florida's Haitian communities.

via The Conversation|
#florida#haitians#immigration
Espaillat Aide’s Islamophobic Remarks Spark Backlash in NYC Dem Primary
politics18 days ago

Espaillat Aide’s Islamophobic Remarks Spark Backlash in NYC Dem Primary

A former senior adviser to Rep. Adriano Espaillat made racist and Islamophobic remarks about his Democratic primary challenger Darializa Avila Chevalier in Spanish-language media, accusing her of plans to replace Dominican Washington Heights residents with Haitians and Muslims. Espaillat condemned the comments, while Avila Chevalier faced online attacks and calls for unity from supporters. The incident underscores tensions around identity in New York City’s 2026 congressional race.

via City & State New York|
#2026-congressional-midterms#dominican-community#haitians
Court hints it will narrow TPS challenges, possibly upholding Haiti and Syria terminations
politics2 months ago

Court hints it will narrow TPS challenges, possibly upholding Haiti and Syria terminations

During oral arguments, a conservative-leaning Supreme Court signaled that federal courts may lack power to review Temporary Protected Status decisions, suggesting the process rather than the merits could be reviewable and potentially allowing the Trump administration to end TPS for Haiti and Syria. The decision could affect more than 1 million immigrants and hinges on whether DHS properly consulted with the State Department, with a ruling expected by June.

via CNN|
#haitians#immigration#politics
Trump-era TPS battleground: Will rhetoric steer the Supreme Court?
politics2 months ago

Trump-era TPS battleground: Will rhetoric steer the Supreme Court?

The Supreme Court is weighing Haitian- and Syrian TPS termination challenges, testing whether the President’s statements or racial animus can influence official actions. The government argues TPS revocations were neutral, grounded in national security and policy, while challengers contend Trump’s anti-Haitian rhetoric biased the decisions. As the Court has moved right and Trump attacks judges, the outcome could reshape how motive and bias matter in executive actions and immigration policy.

via CNN|
#haitians#immigration#politics
House moves to extend Haitian TPS to 2029, challenging Trump policy
politics2 months ago

House moves to extend Haitian TPS to 2029, challenging Trump policy

The House is poised to vote on a discharge petition that would force a floor debate on extending temporary protected status for Haitians through 2029, countering the Trump administration's plan to wind down protections. The effort, led by Rep. Ayanna Pressley and backed by several Republicans, would require DHS to renew TPS for Haitians and comes as the Supreme Court weighs the related legal challenge; passage would still face a Senate path and a potential veto.

via CBS News|
#discharge-petition#haitians#house-of-representatives
House pushes three-year TPS for Haitians amid bipartisan support
politics2 months ago

House pushes three-year TPS for Haitians amid bipartisan support

The House advanced a discharge petition to force a final vote on Rep. Lawler and Rep. Gillen’s bill to grant Haitians three years of Temporary Protected Status, with six Republicans joining Democrats in a 219-209 vote. If enacted, the measure would shield Haitian workers and communities as the Trump administration’s TPS termination faces legal challenges and potential Supreme Court review. Supporters framed it as immigrant justice and economic necessity; opponents warned that ending TPS could harm the labor force and economy.

via NBC News|
#bipartisanship#haitians#house-vote
Trump weaponizes Florida hammer attack video to push immigration critique
politics3 months ago

Trump weaponizes Florida hammer attack video to push immigration critique

Trump amplified a devastating Fort Myers hammer attack by sharing surveillance footage, arguing it underscores his immigration policies. The suspect, Rolbert Joachin, an undocumented Haitian man, is charged with murder after the attack outside a gas station, with DHS/ICE assisting in the arrest. Trump tied the case to Haitians’ Temporary Protected Status and called for ending TPS and stricter border controls, continuing his pattern of using violent crimes to shape the national immigration debate.

via CNN|
#florida#haitians#hammer-attack
Trump asks Supreme Court to end Haitians' TPS protections
politics4 months ago

Trump asks Supreme Court to end Haitians' TPS protections

President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to allow the termination of Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians living in the U.S., following a federal court ruling that blocked the expiration. The administration argues TPS designations are discretionary and not reviewable by courts, a stance echoed in other TPS-related cases (including Syrians). Haitians’ designation was extended in 2024 for 18 months and is now at risk of ending, affecting work eligibility and status for those residents.

via CNN|
#haitians#immigration#politics