US House extends Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, defying Trump
The United States House of Representatives voted on April 16 to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 350,000 Haitians living in the country.The measure passed with bipartisan support, including ten Republicans joining Democrats, by a margin of 224 to 204.This extension would allow Haitians currently under TPS to maintain their status for an additional three years.TPS is a program designed to protect foreign nationals from deportation when their home countries face unsafe conditions such as violence or natural disasters.It also grants temporary work authorization to eligible individuals.The extension comes amid ongoing violence and political instability in Haiti.The bill's passage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 23:01 LONDON
