FANM condemns decision to end TPS for Haitians, calls move 'cruel'
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- “Haiti is currently enduring a catastrophic humanitarian crisis marked by rampant gang violence, political instability, hunger, and a total collapse of public services.
- Forcibly returning people under these circumstances is not only reckless—it is inhumane."</p> <p data-start="988" data-end="1295">The decision comes despite persistent warnings about the situation in Haiti.
- While the Department of Homeland Security claims that conditions have improved, the U.S.
- “This administration’s decision reflects a disturbing pattern of targeting Black and immigrant communities,” she stated.
- The organization also called for peaceful mobilization and legal resistance to the policy.</p> Based in Florida, the Family Action Network Movement (FANM) is a leading social justice organization advocating for immigrants, women, and marginalized communities.
The Family Action Network Movement (FANM) has issued a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, calling the move "cruel, irresponsible, and dangerous." The revocation, set to take effect on September 2, 2025, could impact over 500,000 Haitian nationals living in the United States—many of whom have been in the country since the 2010 earthquake.
“This is a cruel, unjust, and politically motivated decision that blatantly ignores Haiti’s devastating and worsening conditions,” said Paul Christian Namphy, FANM’s Political Director. “Haiti is currently enduring a catastrophic humanitarian crisis marked by rampant gang violence, political instability, hunger, and a total collapse of public services. Forcibly returning people under these circumstances is not only reckless—it is inhumane."
The decision comes despite persistent warnings about the situation in Haiti. While the Department of Homeland Security claims that conditions have improved, the U.S. State Department continues to advise against travel to Haiti, citing extreme crime, widespread kidnappings, and ongoing civil unrest.
According to the United Nations, 5.7 million Haitians are suffering from acute hunger, and armed gangs now control much of Port-au-Prince, severely limiting access to roads and basic services.
Rachel Descollines, FANM’s Social Justice Organizer, said the policy reflects deeper issues of racial and immigration injustice. “This administration’s decision reflects a disturbing pattern of targeting Black and immigrant communities,” she stated. “It is especially unconscionable to revoke TPS while simultaneously acknowledging the complete breakdown of governance and security in Haiti.”
FANM is urging Congress, the White House, and the international community to take immediate action to protect Haitian TPS holders from deportation. The organization also called for peaceful mobilization and legal resistance to the policy.
Based in Florida, the Family Action Network Movement (FANM) is a leading social justice organization advocating for immigrants, women, and marginalized communities. FANM works to advance social, economic, and racial justice through policy advocacy, education, and community organizing.
