Judge blocks termination of TPS for 350,000 Haitians facing deportation
Feb 4, 2026·Location: Washington, DC
Country of origin: 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.
Sources
- Judge Blocks Termination of TPS for Haitians—But Their Future Remains Uncertain
quixote.org·Feb 5, 2026·archived copy
- Judge Blocks Feds From Ending TPS for Haitians
newser.com·Feb 4, 2026·archived copy
- www-s1.npr.org
- Seattle Times
- Haiti TPS Terminated by DHS — How Courts Blocked the Order - Lawsuits Journal
lawsuitsjournal.com·Jun 12, 2026·archived copy
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