Trump Pulls the Rug Out from Under 500,000 Haitians in U.S.

By Staff

NEW YORK, NY, February 21, 2025, 10 p.m - In a move that's igniting outrage, the Biden administration has officially announced that temporary protected status (TPS) for nearly 500,000 Haitians will end on August 3, 2025. This decision comes at a time when Haiti's conditions have deteriorated dramatically, with gangs now controlling a staggering 85% of the capital, Port-au-Prince.

While the streets of Haiti are awash with violence—where reports of sexual assaults against children soared by 1,000% last year—the Biden administration is showing no signs of mercy. Instead of extending protections for these vulnerable people, the administration has doubled down, stoking fears of mass deportations.

For many Haitians, the end of TPS means losing their work permits and risking deportation after years of establishing homes and communities in the U.S. Critics are appalled. Democratic congresswoman Ayanna Pressley slammed the decision as “shameful,” highlighting that many residents are facing this hardship “for no reason other than being Haitian.”

The administration claims that TPS has been misused, but to many, it’s a lifeline. As families in Haiti struggle under the weight of gang violence—a crisis that left over 5,600 dead last year—the Trump administration appears ready to toss thousands back into the chaos.

With tensions rising over immigration policies, this latest decision raises critical questions about compassion and accountability. Will lawmakers take action before it’s too late? Stay tuned.