Press Release  Governor Healey Issues Statement After Federal Judge Blocks President Trump from Ending Haitian TPS

Boston — Governor Maura Healey issued the following statement in response to a U.S. District Court Judge’s ruling that blocks President Donald Trump and U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals tomorrow. The Healey-Driscoll Administration is immediately notifying employers across the state that Haitian TPS holders are still eligible to work.

“Tonight, Haitian families across our state and country can breathe a sigh of relief. Many Haitian TPS holders have been in the United States since as early as 2010. They were given an opportunity for a new life in this country away from famine, violence and a deadly earthquake, and they have lived, worked and integrated into our communities ever since. For the federal government to have essentially reneged on that promise of relief while Haiti remains in a state of humanitarian crisis is cruel,” said Governor Healey. “This ruling is important for Haitian families here. It also protects against a harmful disruption to the Massachusetts’ economy, as Haitian TPS holders are an integral part of our workforce, particularly in the health care sector. If President Trump had his way, thousands of nurses, home health aides, and other essential employees would not have been able to work tomorrow, and patients and families who are dependent on caregivers would have suffered. We are notifying employers across the state that their employees are still eligible to work. My heart is with the Haitian community tonight, as well as the other communities whose protected status continues to be under attack by President Trump and Secretary Noem. We will continue to fight for you.”

Last week, Governor Healey sent a letter to Secretary Noem demanding that she extend TPS for Haitian nationals currently living and working in the United States. 

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