Haitian TPS recipient leaves US family behind rather than face deportation uncertainty
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Whitney, a Haitian immigrant with Temporary Protected Status, made the decision to leave her family and move to Mexico rather than await possible deportation from the U.S.
Whitney had never been to Mexico but as of last month she's made it a home.
"I'm making the best out of a terrible situation," said Whitney, a Haitian immigrant who asked to be identified only by her first name to protect her family.
Whitney was one of more than 350,000 Haitian immigrants in the U.S with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a program that allows them to legally live and work in the U.S. The Trump administration in November announced it was terminating the program but a federal judge on Monday blocked the move amid an ongoing lawsuit.
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The ruling by federal judge Ana Reyes maintained protections against detention and deportation for current holders. While many are celebrating the decision as a victory, the future remains uncertain for TPS holders as the administration continues its immigration crackdown.
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