Overview

• The Department of Homeland Security announced an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians.
• Conditions in Haiti, including gang violence and natural disasters, have made safe return impossible.
• The extension applies to Haitians present in the U.S. as of June 3, 2024.
• The decision contrasts with previous administration policies and highlights the Biden administration's humanitarian approach.
• Advocacy groups praise the move but call for an end to deportations of recent arrivals.