Three organizations have filed a lawsuit to challenge the Trump administration’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people from Haiti and Venezuela living in the U.S. The administration rescinded the TPS extension until 2026, requiring Haitians to return home by August 3rd and Venezuelans by April 2nd. The lawsuit, filed by Lawyers for Civil Rights, is the first on behalf of Haitians in the U.S. under TPS, while two lawsuits were previously filed for Venezuelans. TPS is seen as a critical lifeline for immigrants who have fled violence and natural disasters in their home countries. The lawsuit claims that the administration does not have the authority to revoke an extension that has already been granted.
The Boston area is home to a large Haitian community, with almost 50,000 Haitian people residing there. A Haitian American in Boston expressed disbelief in Trump’s power to deport those under TPS before its allotted time, and the sentiment that TPS recipients should not be removed before their status expires. The lawsuit also alleges racial bias behind the decision to end TPS for Haiti and Venezuela, referencing previous controversial remarks made by Trump about Haiti and African nations. The complaint argues that the administration’s decision is unjust and lacks a basis in the realities faced by these communities. The lawsuit is being challenged by three immigrant advocacy organizations, Haitian-Americans United Inc., Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts, and UndocuBlack Network, as well as four affected individuals.
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