Rep. McBride Statement on SCOTUS Decision Allowing Trump Administration to End TPS Protections for Haitians and Syrians

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Sarah McBride (D-Del.) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision to allow the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians:

"Donald Trump's extremist Supreme Court has cleared the way for his administration to strip legal protections from hundreds of thousands of people who registered, were vetted, trusted and followed the legal process, and, until now, lived and worked legally in this country.

"Haitian and Syrian TPS holders - many of whom fled violence, instability, and humanitarian crises - came to the United States seeking safety and the opportunity to build a better life. This decision allows the Department of Homeland Security to revoke their legal status and allow for the deportations of workers, caregivers, parents, small business owners, and seniors who have long been part of our communities.

"Here in Delaware, we've seen firsthand the impact of the Haitian community and their contributions to our healthcare system, our economy, and one of our state's largest industries - agriculture. They are our neighbors. They followed the rules, passed background checks, and built their lives here. They should not pay the price for an agenda rooted in cruelty and fear.

"Now it's on Congress to provide lasting protections for Haitian and Syrian TPS holders and build an immigration system that reflects our values - one rooted in dignity, safety, and decency."

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