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US judge blocks Trump administration from revoking protections for 350,000 Haitians

February 3, 2026

U. S. District Judge Ana Reyes has blocked the Trump administration's plan to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Haitians, allowing them to maintain their legal residency and work authorization in the U. S. This decision comes just hours before the administration's termination was set to take effect, ensuring that protections remain in place while legal challenges are addressed.

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Credit: Immigrants from Haiti who recently arrived in Boston from other parts of the United States listen to instructions from representatives of La Colaborativa, a non-profit community services organization based in Chelsea, as they arrive at temporary housing in a hotel in Everett, Massachusetts, U.S.

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Judge Ana Reyes issued a stay on the termination of TPS for Haitians.
The ruling affects around 350,000 Haitians currently residing in the U. S.
The decision prevents DHS Secretary Kristi Noem from implementing the termination.
The order states that the termination is 'null, void, and of no legal effect' during the judicial review.
This ruling was issued just before a midnight deadline set by the Trump administration.

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US judge blocks Trump administration from revoking protections for 350,000 Haitians

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