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politics18 days ago•23 min saved

Gracie Mansion meeting spotlights housing plans and immigration talks between Mamdani and Trump

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani met President Donald Trump at Gracie Mansion to discuss the Sunnyside Yards affordable-housing plan, immigration policy including Temporary Protected Status, and keeping media access amid Trump’s bans. Mamdani stressed working with anyone who can deliver for New Yorkers and signaled a pragmatic, issue-focused dialogue across party lines, with Trump hinting at potential support for the housing project and both leaders emphasizing relief from the city’s cost-of-living pressures.

via CNN|

#affordable-housing #gracie-mansion #immigration

world29 days ago•130 min saved

TPS fate for 200,000 Salvadoran immigrants hangs in the balance

Roughly 200,000 Salvadoran immigrants in the United States face an uncertain future as the U.S. wades over renewing Temporary Protected Status; remittances to El Salvador reached about $9.9 billion last year (roughly 24% of GDP), underscoring migrants’ economic importance, while human rights concerns in El Salvador’s prisons and a past push by President Bukele for TPS extension are noted, with no public signal on a new extension.

via AP News|

#el-salvador-prison-system #immigration-policy #remittances

immigration1 month ago•208 min saved

TPS clock ticks for Salvadorans as U.S. decision looms

More than 170,000 Salvadorans rely on Temporary Protected Status to work legally in the United States and shield themselves from deportation, but their futures are uncertain as the Trump administration weighs ending TPS for El Salvador. The Department of Homeland Security has not announced a decision and says an update will come at the appropriate time; current guidance indicates work permits expire on September 9. Advocates warn that ending TPS could cost Salvadorans their jobs and deal a blow to El Salvador’s economy, which depends heavily on remittances. Protests and lobbying in Washington reflect the urgency, as families brace for potential disruption and advocates press for a path forward, including for those who have built long lives in the U.S.

via CNN|

#dhs #immigration #immigration-policy

us-news1 month ago•14 min saved

Ohio student’s death tied to ankle monitor amid TPS policy changes

A 20-year-old Haitian freshman at Wright State University in Ohio reportedly killed himself after telling his father he felt humiliated by wearing an ICE-issued GPS ankle monitor. The family entered the U.S. legally in 2024 under Temporary Protected Status, which has since been removed, prompting scrutiny of immigration policy. ICE officials and the university emphasized ongoing investigations and campus safety as details emerge.

via timesofindia.indiatimes.com|

#ankle-monitor #haitian #ice

immigration1 month ago•43 min saved

TPS loss linked to suicide of Haitian immigrant in Ohio

A 20-year-old Haitian immigrant in Ohio died after losing Temporary Protected Status and being placed under an ankle monitor; his family says the stress of deportation contributed to his death, which they believe was a suicide.

via washingtonpost.com|

#deportation #haiti #immigration

new-york-news2 months ago•16 min saved

New York City Moves to Cut Haitian TPS Jobs After Federal End

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said federal authorities directed City Hall to review the work authorization of Haitian TPS holders and separate those without viable legal status, potentially leading to hundreds of terminations as TPS ends after the Supreme Court revoked the program; the city will offer support such as free legal consultations and help finding other work, while Mamdani urged President Trump to reinstate TPS or grant Deferred Enforced Departure. Haitian communities fear deportations and disruptions to hospitals, construction and hospitality sectors that rely on TPS workers.

via New York Daily News|

#haitian-tps #immigration-policy #mayor-mamdani

politics2 months ago•207 min saved

Court ends Haitian TPS protections, paving the way for deportations

A federal judge officially allowed the Trump administration to end Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status, removing work authorization protections for TPS recipients and clearing the path for their removal to Haiti. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling, with ICE beginning enforcement steps and some Haitians facing potential detention or ankle monitors, while others seek alternative relief like asylum. The change is expected to impact sectors that employ Haitian TPS workers, such as elder care, hospitality, and retail, though some beneficiaries may still pursue other legal statuses.

via edition.cnn.com|

#deportation #haiti #immigration-policy

immigration2 months ago•46 min saved

Haitian TPS Ends, Leaving Hundreds of Thousands in Limbo

A federal judge cleared the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians, risking mass job loss and deportation as communities, employers, and workers brace for upheaval.

via The Washington Post|

#deportation #haitians #immigration

world2 months ago•15 min saved

Haitian TPS holders in Ohio forced to wear ankle monitors as protections end

Following the revocation of Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status, ICE has begun forcing Haitian TPS holders in Ohio to wear ankle monitors, prompting fear of removal among families as advocates press for TPS restoration and congressional action amid a broader immigration fight.

via The Independent|

#donald-trump #haiti #immigration-and-customs-enforcement

immigration2 months ago•20 min saved

ICE rolls out ankle monitors for Haitian TPS holders in Ohio

The Department of Homeland Security is summoning Haitian immigrants in Ohio to check-in appointments and outfitting them with ankle monitors, a move that appears to be a new enforcement push after a Supreme Court decision allowed the ending of Haitians’ humanitarian protections (TPS). Advocates say the tactic marks a quieter deportation effort that could affect those with asylum claims who have TPS but no deportation orders, while they face travel restrictions and mounting enforcement pressure.

via The Washington Post|

#ankle-monitors #haitian-immigrants #ice

law2 months ago•8 min saved

TPS in limbo as courts mull new constitutional challenges after Supreme Court ruling

After the Supreme Court narrowed judicial review of terminating TPS designations, advocates are retooling to press constitutional and ultra vires claims to block removals for Syrians and thousands more. Several federal courts have kept TPS in place for South Sudan, Burma, and Ethiopia while new arguments unfold; the DOJ contends the authority rests with the Homeland Security secretary, but challengers argue due process safeguards and authority over termination must be scrutinized, including efforts to probe possible discriminatory motives in Haiti’s designation as discovery continues.

via CNN|

#due-process #immigration #law

politics2 months ago•8 min saved

Biden memo eyed expanded TPS protections for up to 3 million people

A newly disclosed Biden White House memo proposed expanding Temporary Protected Status to roughly 3.1 million noncitizens (including Guatemalans, Ecuadorians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans), noting that previous court challenges blocked Trump-era terminations. Sen. Eric Schmitt released the document, arguing the plan would have prolonged deportations, but the proposals were never fully enacted and TPS protections have continued to evolve amid litigation and administration actions.

via Fox News|

#biden-administration #immigration-policy #politics

immigration2 months ago•6 min saved

Haitian TPS End Delayed Again by Court Order, Brief Reprieve Granted

A U.S. appeals court in Washington, D.C. denied the Trump administration’s bid to terminate Haitian Temporary Protected Status immediately, delaying the end of TPS to July 27 and giving roughly 350,000 Haitians extra time to prepare, amid ongoing lawsuits and efforts in Congress to extend protections.

via Miami Herald|

#dc-circuit #haitians #immigration

law2 months ago•3 min saved

Federal judge blocks Trump bid to revoke work permits for TPS holders

A U.S. federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from revoking work authorizations for tens of thousands of asylum seekers and TPS holders from El Salvador, Sudan, and Ukraine, delaying USCIS policy changes while a lawsuit challenges them; the injunction keeps work permits active during the case, with a longer-term ruling expected by August 5.

via Al Jazeera|

#immigration #injunction #law

local-news3 months ago•24 min saved

Charleroi braces for uncertain future as TPS protections end for Haitians

A 6-3 Supreme Court ruling ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians (and Syrians) puts Charleroi’s Haitian community at risk of deportation and loss of work, threatening immigrant-driven business revival and potentially creating broader economic ripple effects for the Pittsburgh region, prompting fear, contingency planning, and calls for federal aid from local leaders and service organizations.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|

#charleroi #haitian-immigrants #immigration-enforcement