TPS for Haitians has been a contentious issue, with the Trump administration initially planning to end it, which would have impacted around 350,000 Haitians currently living in the US. This decision was met with widespread criticism and concern for the future of these immigrants. The ruling grant a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose their protections.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking TPS for Haitians . The designation for Haitians was scheduled to end Tuesday and without that protection, Haitian TPS holders could face deportation to Haiti . This would have had significant implications, as many Haitian immigrants have become integral to various sectors of the US economy, including elder care. Nearly 350,000 Haitians were set to lose their TPS this week, and a sizeable share of them care for older Americans. The looming departures add pressure to an industry already contending with labor shortages and an aging population .
This decision to terminate TPS for Haiti and TPS benefits will no longer be in effect starting at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 3, 2026. The judge's decision was based on the contention that the administration did not follow the proper legal and procedural steps in terminating the TPS protections for Haitians. The ruling pauses the Trump administration's plan to end a program that has allowed more than 350,000 people from Haiti to remain in the United States .
The decision has been welcomed by many Haitian immigrants and advocacy groups, who have been lobbying for the continuation of TPS for Haitians. Over 300 organizations have urged the Trump administration to reverse its decision to end TPS for Haitians ahead of the February 2026 deadline.
