‘The streets are empty:’ How Miami’s Little Haiti reacted to losing TPS
- Posted on August 20, 2026
- By Usa Today
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In brief
The termination of Temporary Protected Status has created significant economic and social upheaval in Miami's Little Haiti, the largest Haitian diaspora community in the United States. Businesses have shuttered, families face uncertainty, and the neighborhood's vibrant streets have grown quieter as residents grapple with deportation risks and financial instability. This policy shift threatens the cultural and economic foundation of a community that has contributed substantially to Miami's diverse landscape.
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‘The streets are empty:’ How Miami’s Little Haiti reacted to losing TPS
In Little Haiti, the largest community of Haitians living in the U.S., the end of TPS has disrupted life at every level.
