March 17, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed on July 1 that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals will end on September 2, 2025, despite a contrary ruling by a federal judge. This measure will affect hundreds of thousands of Haitians who have been living legally in the United States, in some cases for over a decade.
Judge Brian M. Cogan of the Eastern District of New York had suspended the enforcement of this decision, citing the risk of violating the fundamental rights of beneficiaries. He had ordered that the program remain in place temporarily pending a final ruling on the merits.
Despite this injunction, DHS formalized its position by publishing a notice in the Federal Register, arguing that Haiti no longer meets the necessary criteria to justify TPS. This decision comes at a time when the country is experiencing an unprecedented security and humanitarian crisis.
With around 520,000 Haitians affected, the announcement has sparked concern among migrant advocacy organizations, who denounce it as lacking humanity. “Sending these people back into chaos is a moral and legal mistake,” said a spokesperson for Haitian Bridge Alliance.
