2026-01-25

TPS was granted to Haitians following the 2010 earthquake and extended multiple times based on ongoing extraordinary conditions including political instability, gang violence, and natural disasters. The February 3 termination represents the Trump administration's policy shift on TPS designations. The 340,000 to 353,000 affected Haitians represent one of the largest TPS populations, and deportations at this scale would constitute the largest forced return in Haitian history.