Jayapal Statement on Termination of TPS for Haiti

SEATTLE, W.A. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. “The Trump administration’s decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti is out of touch with reality. “The Department of State currently has a ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory in place for Haiti due to rampant violence, kidnappings, and political instability. Yet, this administration wants to deport hundreds of thousands of Haitian nationals—people who have lived here lawfully for years, raised families, contributed to our economy, and become deeply rooted in our communities — back to those same deadly conditions. “Forcing people to return to dangerous, life-threatening conditions is inhumane and un-American. I stand with the Haitian community and TPS holders across this country. We have a moral obligation to pass permanent protections for TPS holders and to hold this administration accountable for its relentless attacks on immigrant communities.” TPS is a designation that temporarily allows foreign nationals who are already in the United States to remain lawfully during periods that would prevent the country’s nationals from returning safely. TPS for Haiti will now end on September 2, 2025.