Ahead of a vote in the House of Representatives on redesignating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Haitians living in the United States until 2029, Amy Fischer, Director for Refugee and Migrant Rights at Amnesty International USA, said:
“Congress must act now to pass HR 1689 to require that DHS designate TPS for Haitians in the United States until 2029. For hundreds of thousands of people, this protection is a lifeline that will shield them from being forced back into conditions that are unsafe, unstable, and potentially life-threatening.
“Timing is of the essence; Haiti is not safe for anyone. More than 8,100 killings were documented nationwide between January and November 2025. Amnesty International has documented how children in Haiti, including those with disabilities, are being subjected to a litany of human rights abuses including recruitment into gangs, rape and other forms of sexual violence, abductions, killings and injuries.
“The Trump administration’s decision last June to end TPS for Haitians was short-sighted and cruel. If not for the ongoing litigation on the matter, hundreds of thousands of people might already have faced devastating consequences. TPS holders are our neighbors, coworkers, and community members. They have built their lives here – working, raising families, and contributing to their communities – while seeking safety from harm.
“Designating Haiti for TPS is a matter of human rights. With this vote, members of the House of Representatives can move on from President Trump’s racist, anti-immigrant practices and policies and uphold protection by ensuring that Haitian people in the United States have an opportunity to live in safety and stability.”
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