The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitians living in the United States has officially ended following a judge’s order.
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Federal court documents show that U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes lifted her stay, which temporarily prevented the Trump Administration from removing legal protections.
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The ruling impacts over 300,000 Haitians in the country, including over 10,000 in Springfield.
In a social media post, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the department was “going after” Haitians with terminated TPS.
“These individuals can either self-deport or we’ll arrest you and send you back. It’s that simple,” Mullin said.
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