Press Release  Statement from Governor Healey on Appeals Court Ruling on Haitian Temporary Protected Status

Boston — Governor Maura Healey issued the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the Trump Administration cannot terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians living in the United States, including the 45,000 in Massachusetts:

“Today’s ruling is welcome news for Haitian families, our communities, and our economy.  Haitian TPS holders have lived, worked and raised their families here for years after fleeing devastating violence and instability in Haiti. Over time, they have become an essential part of our neighborhoods and our workforce.  If President Trump had his way, hundreds of thousands of people who have been living and working legally in this country would suddenly have had their protections stripped away and lost their ability to work. That would upend families and create serious disruptions to our economy.  Haitian TPS holders are nurses, home health aides, small business owners, teachers and caregivers. They are our neighbors, our coworkers and our friends. Massachusetts is proud to be home to a vibrant Haitian community, and we will continue to stand with them.

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