Extend TPS Protection for Haiti

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Extend TPS Protection for Haitians!

After Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti ended on July 27, 2026 immigration enforcement nationwide accelerated. The heightened enforcement is causing deep psychological and emotional distress for many members of the Haitian community (and other TPS holders).

On August 20, more than 160 Haitians were deported back to Haiti.
As of September, the Haitian Times reported that four flights had returned, carrying more than 400 people.

These returning flights have been landing in Cap-Haïtien because commercial flights to Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, remain prohibited by the U.S. government due to ongoing gang violence and political instability.

Gang violence has already displaced a record 1.5 million people across Haiti, and more than 3,100 people were reported killed from January to June 2026, according to U.N. statistics. (This figure is the combined total of the first two quarters of 2026 as reported by the U.N. Integrated Office in Haiti.)

Action alert, Congress can still help determine next steps for affected Haitian families by extending TPS protections through legislation.

In April 2026, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill to extend
protections for Haitian TPS holders until April 2029. The bill now awaits action in the Senate.

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Background and Context:

In addition to the end of TPS for Haiti on July 27, 2026 and the intensification of immigration enforcement nationwide for Haitians, and TPS holders writ large, recent news reports from Haiti and Springfield, Ohio, have drawn attention to their plight:

More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead, NPR
Violence flares in Haiti as gang attack kills 30 people, Al Jazeera English
Haiti: At least 1,408 people killed and 656 injured during the second quarter of 2026, U.N. Integrated Office in Haiti
Haiti: More than 1,600 people killed in the first quarter of 2026, a human rights situation that remains extremely worrying, U.N. Integrated Office in Haiti

ICE raids also led to the recent detentions of two Springfield faith leaders. Pastor Gilbert Joubert Adrien, a well-known Springfield pastor, and another pastor, Julio Dumano, were detained.

The tragic death of Pierre Damas Bel, the 20-year-old Haitian college student who reportedly took his own life after facing relentless taunting and mental turmoil because of his ICE-issued ankle monitor, has added an additional layer of trauma. Ahead of his death, he told his father he felt shame and humiliation over the situation. "The family wants people to know that this was a suicide and they want people to know that President Trump, Stephen Miller, and Markwayne Mullin's inhumane immigration policies made this happen." WBAL News Radio. Pierre came to the U.S. in 2024 to join his parents and siblings who were all TPS recipients. He expected to be sent back to Haiti after that status ended.

Parents are afraid to go to work or complete everyday tasks outside of their homes, leaving them suddenly unable to earn a living or provide basic support for their families. The threat of returning to a country marred by violence and political turmoil can create severe mental strain on those who have spent years building lives, families, and careers in the U.S.

For those deported back to Haiti, reintegration remains difficult. Most arrive with only their clothing, government documents, and 10,000 Haitian gourdes (about $80), provided by the U.S. government. Some remain stranded near arrival ports due to ongoing gang violence in their hometowns.

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Contact Your Senators

Congress can still shape the next steps for affected Haitian families by extending protections through legislation.

In April 2026, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill to extend protections for Haitian TPS holders until April 2029. The bill now awaits Senate action.

As the Senate considers this legislation, you can help shape what happens next.

Extend TPS Protection for Haitians

Subject: Require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status

Message:

I am a constituent and person of faith writing to urge you to support S.4814 extending protections for 350,000 Haitian nationals under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Haiti continues to face severe political instability and violence, making it unsafe for most individuals to return. TPS provides essential protection, allowing people to live and work legally in the United States until conditions improve. This program not only protects families, but it also strengthens our communities. TPS holders are our colleagues, our neighbors, and contributors to local economies across the country. With the Supreme Court’s decision to allow termination of TPS for Haitians, this community has been left in legal limbo and uncertainty. As a person of faith, I respectfully ask that you support legislation and actions that extend TPS for Haitian nationals and provide continued stability for those who rely on it. They have spent years building lives, families, and careers in the U.S. and deserve fair treatment. TPS should be extended until conditions in Haiti actually improve. Thank you for your consideration.

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Subject: Require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status

Message:

I am a constituent and person of faith writing to urge you to support S.4814 extending protections for 350,000 Haitian nationals under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Haiti continues to face severe political instability and violence, making it unsafe for most individuals to return. TPS provides essential protection, allowing people to live and work legally in the United States until conditions improve. This program not only protects families, but it also strengthens our communities. TPS holders are our colleagues, our neighbors, and contributors to local economies across the country. With the Supreme Court’s decision to allow termination of TPS for Haitians, this community has been left in legal limbo and uncertainty. As a person of faith, I respectfully ask that you support legislation and actions that extend TPS for Haitian nationals and provide continued stability for those who rely on it. They have spent years building lives, families, and careers in the U.S. and deserve fair treatment. TPS should be extended until conditions in Haiti actually improve. Thank you for your consideration.

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