Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Early Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Venezuelans
Three immigrant advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to block the Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) earlier than scheduled for people from Haiti and Venezuela living in the U.S. Last month, President Donald Trump's administration rescinded the TPS extension that had been granted under President Joe Biden through February 2026, instead requiring Haitians to leave by August 3 and Venezuelans by April 2. Lawyers for Civil Rights, representing the groups and four affected individuals, said this is the first lawsuit filed on behalf of Haitians in the U.S. under TPS. Two separate lawsuits were previously filed challenging the decision regarding Venezuelans. "TPS is a critical lifeline for immigrants who have fled extreme violence, political upheaval, and natural disasters in their home countries," said LCR senior attorney Mirian Albert. The White House has not responded to […]