NPR
For thousands of Haitians in the U.S., end of protected status brings fear, grief and defiance
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The Trump administration ended Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals in the U.S., making them subject to deportation. Haiti is experiencing gang violence, disease outbreaks, and severe poverty. Haitians in Miami and other U.S. locations are responding to the policy change through community organizing and legal challenges.
