OfflineAfter the Mullin v. Doe ruling, Haitian TPS holders are more vulnerable than ever. Congress must lock in protections now.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a lifesaving humanitarian protection tool in U.S. immigration law. It allows people from countries facing war, natural disasters, or other major crises to live and work legally in the United States while their home country remains unsafe. TPS offers stability, protection, and the ability to support their families until it is safe to return home.
The U.S. government has extended TPS for Haiti as conditions worsened over the last few years. The island nation continues to endure political and economic collapse, widespread gang violence, kidnappings, and a breakdown of essential services and state infrastructure, including access to food, shelter, water, and healthcare.
The Haiti TPS designation has provided a lawful immigration status for more than 350,000 people—making it one of the largest TPS populations in the country. Haitians on TPS also fill critical needs in the American workforce, with thousands contributing as agricultural workers, nursing assistants, and caregivers.
The U.S. House of Representatives has already passed a bill to designate TPS for Haiti through 2029. Through the incredible work of advocates, faith-based groups, and others, that effort overcame sizable obstacles to passage.
Sen. Markey of Massachusetts has now introduced the same bill in U.S. Senate. Time is of the essence for this bill to preserve protections for Haitians in the United States.
We ask our grassroots supporters to sign our action alert to urge their Senator to co-sponsor this lifesaving bill!
