This decision reverses a previous extension made by former President Biden, allowing for potential deportations of these individuals.

Pastor Dieufort Fleurissaint condemned the decision as inhumane and unjust, expressing deep concern for the implications it holds for families.

Haiti's government has expressed concern about the implications of deporting individuals back to such conditions and has established a commission to assist returnees.

On February 20, 2025, the Trump administration announced the revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 500,000 Haitians, which will result in the loss of their deportation protections and work permits by August 2025.

The decision, signed by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, is part of a broader crackdown on immigration initiated by President Trump.

Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune described the decision as 'devastating,' highlighting the cruelty of stripping protections from those fleeing dire circumstances in Haiti.

Haitians have held TPS since 2010 due to safety concerns stemming from natural disasters and armed conflict, with the program designed to assist individuals unable to return safely to their home countries.

This move reflects Trump's ongoing efforts to fulfill campaign promises of mass deportations and to reduce the use of TPS, which had been expanded under the Biden administration.

There is uncertainty regarding the timeline for deportations, with logistical challenges expected to complicate mass removals.

Critics, including Tessa Petit from the Florida Immigrant Coalition, argue that sending individuals back to Haiti is inhumane given the country's severe political instability and rampant gang violence.

Local resident Polinio voiced fears for his family's safety if forced to return to Haiti, emphasizing the dangerous conditions in the country.

Critics argue that the decision undermines the stability of Haitian families and local economies that rely on these individuals, further exacerbating existing challenges.