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Trump administration ends protections for 350,000 Haitians while resettling white South African refugees

Sep 2, 2026

Country of origin: Haiti

The Trump administration cancelled Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Haitians while admitting nearly all refugees resettled in fiscal year 2025-2026 as white South Africans, and reportedly doubling initial resettlement support to $4,500 per person for that group. The article argues this reflects racial disparities in U.S. immigration and refugee policy, contrasting harsh treatment of Haitian migrants with favorable treatment of white refugees.

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