For thousands of Haitians in the U.S., end of protected status brings fear, grief and defiance

Sep 15, 2026 · Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

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For thousands of Haitians in the U.S., end of protected status brings fear, grief and defiance

Herlain, who asked NPR to withhold her last name, poses for a portrait at her home in North Lauderdale, Fla. She is a registered nurse from Haiti who recently lost her temporary protected status, or TPS.

Haitians in the U.S. lost their Temporary Protected Status under Trump's immigration crackdown. Now facing deportation to a homeland wracked by gang violence, disease and extreme poverty, Haitians in Miami are meeting the moment with grief, anger, and courage.

(Image credit: Eva Marie Uzcategui for NPR)