Three organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for abruptly terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Venezuelans living in the U.S. The administration mandated that Haitians must return by August 3, 2025, and Venezuelans by April 2, 2025. The lawsuit argues that the administration does not have the authority to revoke a TPS extension already granted to holders, citing Trump's previous negative comments about Haiti.
Community leaders are expressing concerns about the sudden prospect of being deported back to unstable conditions in Haiti after the announcement of TPS cancellation. Advocates like Dieufort J. Fleurissaint are vocal about these fears. Critics argue that ending TPS exposes individuals who cannot safely return to their home countries, echoing worries raised by various community representatives.