Three organizations have filed a lawsuit in an attempt to block the Trump administration’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for individuals from Haiti and Venezuela living in the U.S. This decision would require Haitians to return to their country by August 3 and Venezuelans by April 2. The lawsuit, filed by Lawyers for Civil Rights on behalf of Haitian-Americans United Inc., Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts, and UndocuBlack Network, argues that the administration does not have the authority to revoke the TPS extension that was granted until February 2026. Four affected individuals, represented by the organizations, are challenging Trump’s directive.
The lawsuit argues that Trump’s decision is influenced by racial bias, referencing his past derogatory comments about Haiti and African nations. The plaintiffs, two of whom are named Sydney and Marlene Doe, have made Massachusetts their home since 2018. The lawsuit contends that TPS is a crucial lifeline for immigrants who have fled violence, political upheaval, and natural disasters in their home countries. The organizations are seeking to protect the legal status and prevent the potential deportation of individuals who have been granted TPS until 2026. In Boston, which is home to a significant Haitian community, many are anxious about the sudden loss of legal status and the uncertainties surrounding their future if TPS is rescinded.
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