The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund filed a discrimination lawsuit Wednesday against the Department of Homeland Security for rescinding the Temporary Protected Status of nearly 60,000 Haitian immigrants.
Since 2010, thousands of Haitian immigrants who migrated to the United States have been allowed to stay in the country without fear because President Barack Obama granted Haiti eligibility for Temporary Protected Status. The protection is given to countries that have experienced political or environmental catastropheâŚ
The Trump administration announced Monday that 59,000 displaced Haitian earthquake victims who have been living in the United States under temporary status must leave the country within 18 months.
Editorâs note: Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly announced Monday that he has extended Haitiâs Temporary Protected Status for six more months. He hinted that this shortened extension will be the last, saying that TPS recipients should take âtime to attain travel documents and make other necessary arrangements forâŚ
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