A federal court ruling on Saturday has reinstated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals, extending protections until February 3, 2026. The decision grants more than half a million Haitians — including many living and working in South Florida — the right to remain in the United States with valid work permits.
The ruling comes after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had previously announced plans to end TPS for Haiti this September, citing that the country no longer met the conditions for the designation. However, a New York judge blocked the termination last week, halting the Trump administration’s effort to end the program early.
Haitian-American Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), who represents parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties, welcomed the decision, calling it a “hard-fought legal victory for the Haitian community and all who have stood in defense of our immigrant families.”
“The court’s ruling makes clear what we have always known: TPS holders deserve stability, protection, and respect, not political games or legal uncertainty,” she said in a statement. “Because of this ruling, deportations tied to the now-vacated February order cannot proceed, and Haitian TPS holders can continue to live and work in the U.S. with authorization through February 3, 2026.”
Cherfilus-McCormick also emphasized the need to reinstate those who were wrongfully terminated from jobs due to confusion surrounding their work permits, noting that many TPS holders are essential workers and taxpayers.
“This is the enforcement of the law,” she added. “Our communities should not have to rely on court orders to be treated with dignity.”
The Department of Homeland Security said it “vehemently” disagrees with the court’s decision and is currently reviewing its options.
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