NY – Elected Officials Denounced Trump’s Termination of TPS for Haitians
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem yesterday (Friday, June 27) announced the upcoming termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Haiti, which will expire on August 3, 2025, with the termination becoming effective on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
NYS Attorney General Letitia James and Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn released the following statement in response:
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“I am devastated by this cruel and ill-timed decision, and my eyes are welling with tears for the thousands of Haitian families who will be affected—many of whom have lived in the United States for years, raised U.S.-born children, and become foundational members of our communities,” said Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn.
“This is a grave mistake that will have devastating and far-reaching consequences, not only for Haitian nationals, but for the moral standing of the United States. Countless Haitian immigrants who have built their lives here—through honest work, service, and sacrifice—are now being told that their presence is no longer welcome.
They are being asked to return to a country in collapse and disarray not by choice, but by force. This is not just about immigration policy. It is about justice, humanity, and our national identity.”
Attorney General James, who is a national leader in legal action against the TPS revocation, forcefully denounced the sudden termination:
“The federal administration’s decision to end Haitian TPS is wrong and shameful,” said Attorney General Letitia James. “This cruel action puts our Haitian neighbors in danger, tears families apart, and damages our economy.
The Haitian community is a rich source of pride and strength for New York, and I will continue to fight for their rights and well-being, alongside Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn.”
“The Department of Homeland Security has stated that conditions in Haiti have improved. But that assertion is dangerously detached from the truth. Haiti remains under a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory by the U.S., Department of State, citing life-threatening gang violence, kidnappings, and the absence of any reliable government infrastructure,” AG James added.
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“If our own federal government deems Haiti unsafe for American citizens to visit, how can we justify deporting vulnerable families to the very same conditions?,” AG James questioned.
“I strongly request that the Administration promptly reconsider this decision and extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals.Additionally, I urge Congress to enact legislation that grants permanent legal status to TPS holders, who have consistently demonstrated their value,” the NYS Attorney General concluded.
