The Department of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday that it would revoke the temporary protected status of 352,959 Haitian nationals who entered the United States under the asylum program.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem added in her notice that any Haitian national who stays past the Feb. 3, 2026, deadline will be subject to deportation.
“Based on the Department’s review, the Secretary has determined that while the current situation in Haiti is concerning, the United States must prioritize its national interests and permitting Haitian nationals to remain temporarily in the United States is contrary to the U.S. national interest,” the DHS said.
Noem’s cancellation of the asylum status for Haitian nationals comes after President Donald Trump’s move to do so in August was halted by courts.
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