Haitians in South Florida living under Temporary Protected Status are preparing for the end of their legal status after the Supreme Court in June allowed the Trump administration to terminate the program, according to NPR.
Key facts
- Temporary Protected Status was granted to Haitians after the 2010 earthquake because Haiti was deemed too dangerous for a safe return, according to NPR.
- In June, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end TPS, according to NPR.
- Haitian TPS holders in South Florida are preparing for the loss of their legal status, according to NPR.
Haitian holders of Temporary Protected Status in South Florida are preparing for the end of their legal status in the United States, according to NPR.
Temporary Protected Status, known as TPS, was granted to Haitians after the 2010 earthquake because Haiti was deemed too dangerous for a safe return, NPR reported.
In June, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end TPS, NPR reported.
Further details on the timeline for the program’s termination and the number of people affected were not provided in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The end of Temporary Protected Status changes the legal position of Haitians in the United States who have relied on the program. Further specifics on the scope and timing of the change were not detailed in the available reporting.
Frequently asked questions
Why did Haitians receive Temporary Protected Status?
According to NPR, Temporary Protected Status was given to Haitians after the 2010 earthquake because Haiti was deemed too dangerous for a safe return.
What did the Supreme Court decide about Haitian TPS?
In June, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status, according to NPR.
Who is affected by the end of TPS in South Florida?
Haitian TPS holders in South Florida are affected and are bracing for the end of their legal status.