Rep. Wilson’s Statement on the Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued a statement regarding the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians:

“Haiti continues to grapple with gang violence, humanitarian tragedies, and political instability. The healthcare ecosystem is in shambles, and Haiti is without any elected officials by the people, not even a President. Travel to and from Haiti varies depending on the gangs and access to the airport. Violence and gangs still control much of the Capitol, and kidnappings are still everyday occurrences. 

“The Haitian people who have been granted Temporary Protected Status are hardworking taxpayers who have blended into our communities and contribute so much to our economy, and are law-abiding neighbors and friends. It would be a travesty to snatch them away from the lives they have built and send them back to a country that cannot sustain those who are living there now. 

“There are no jobs, no housing, no food, no opportunities—only famine and misery. Sending our neighbors back to Haiti is a kiss of death, and we must protect TPS for Haitians. FULL STOP! This is a cruel decision that we must fight to reverse!”