Trump Administration Begins Deporting 350,000 Haitian TPS Holders

The Trump administration terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 348,000 Haitian nationals on July 31, 2026. The order follows a June ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States that allowed the executive branch to end the program, which was originally established in 2010 after a catastrophic earthquake in Haiti.

While the U.S. House of Representatives voted on April 16 to extend TPS for three years, the legislation stalled in the U.S. Senate where Republican leaders blocked votes. A recent effort to force a House vote on a new delay bill reached 210 signatures, failing to meet the 218 required for action. U.S. Census Bureau data indicates over 750,000 Haitian immigrants live in the U.S., primarily in Florida, New York, and Massachusetts, with many working in healthcare and food services.

Lawmakers remain divided on the policy. U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt and U.S. Representative Michael Rulli have advocated for the immediate deportation of the affected population. In contrast, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and U.S. Representatives Mike Turner and Mike Carey have urged for extensions to allow Haitian nationals more time in the country. The administration's move comes as independent voters report declining approval of Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics.