In South Florida, the heart of the Haitian community in the United States, the announcement has caused fear and indignation. TPS beneficiaries and advocates have denounced the decision, saying Haiti continues to be unsafe amid extreme gang violence, rising hunger and crumbling public institutions.

Half a million Haitian refugees who sought shelter and stability in the United States will lose protection against deportation this summer.

In August, up to 500,000 Haitians — some who came into the country illegally and others who were authorized to come into the U.S. through Biden-era programs — could lose Tempo