‘People are going to kill me’: Haitians fear deportation as US revokes protected status
- Posted on August 6, 2026
- By Financial Times
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In brief
The Trump administration's decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants threatens to displace over one million people currently residing in the United States. This policy reversal raises serious humanitarian concerns, as deportees face potential violence and persecution in Haiti. Economic experts warn the move could significantly impact American industries reliant on immigrant labor, while affected communities express grave fears about their safety and future prospects.
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‘People are going to kill me’: Haitians fear deportation as US revokes protected status
Trump administration’s push to end humanitarian programme could affect more than 1mn people and hit the US economy
