Judge blocks termination of TPS for 350,000 Haitians facing deportation
Feb 4, 2026 · Washington, DC, Haiti
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A D.C. Circuit Court judge blocked the Department of Homeland Security's attempt to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals, preventing 350,000 people from facing deportation. The ruling found the termination effort was preordained and rooted in racism. The decision allows Haitians with TPS to continue living and working legally in the U.S., though the administration is expected to appeal.
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