February 2, 2026
Federal court blocks Trump's attempt to end protected status for 350,000 Haitians
Judge Reyes blocks TPS revocation; 350,000 Haitians protected from deportation
Federal Judge Ana Reyes issued preliminary injunction on February 2, 2026 blocking Haitian TPS termination. The 83-page injunction found that DHS Secretary 
Kristi Noem acted arbitrarily and capriciously under the Administrative Procedure Act when attempting to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haiti.
The ruling found the termination tainted by discriminatory animus from presidential statements. Judge Reyes cited Trump statements about Haitian immigrants and concluded that the termination decision was influenced by racial prejudice rather than legitimate country conditions analysis.
The injunction preserved TPS for approximately 350,000 Haitian nationals nationwide. These individuals can continue living and working legally in the United States while the legal challenge proceeds through the court system.
The case was filed by National TPS Alliance and advocacy groups in July 2025. The lawsuit challenged the termination on multiple grounds, including violations of the Administrative Procedure Act, constitutional equal protection claims, and failure to properly consider country conditions.
TPS for Haiti was originally designated after the 2010 earthquake and has been extended multiple times due to ongoing humanitarian crises. The country has faced political instability, natural disasters, and economic collapse that make safe return impossible for many Haitians.
Judge Reyes found that DHS failed to properly consider the humanitarian impact of termination. The ruling criticized the agency for not adequately analyzing the conditions in Haiti or the potential harm to Haitians who would be forced to return.
The injunction is temporary but maintains the status quo while the case proceeds. The final outcome will depend on whether the government can overcome the preliminary findings of arbitrary action and discriminatory animus.
The ruling sets important precedent for TPS challenges and administrative law. Other countries with TPS designations could face similar challenges if the Trump administration attempts to terminate their protected status without proper analysis.
People, bills, and sources
Ana Reyes
U.S. District Judge
Kristi Noem
DHS Secretary
National TPS Alliance
Advocacy organization
Nicolas Maduro
Haitian Community Leader
Merrick Garland
Attorney General
What you can do
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civic action
Support TPS advocacy organizations fighting to protect vulnerable populations
Donate to or volunteer with organizations defending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and other vulnerable populations. These groups provide legal assistance, advocacy, and support for TPS holders facing potential deportation.
info@nationaltpsalliance.org
My name is [Name] and I am calling to support the National TPS Alliance work defending Haitian TPS holders. I am concerned about the attempt to terminate protection for people who cannot safely return to Haiti and want to help fund legal challenges and advocacy.
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civic action
Contact your representatives about permanent protections for TPS holders
Urge your representatives to pass legislation creating permanent pathways to citizenship for TPS holders who have lived in the U.S. for years. Ask them to support bills that prevent arbitrary termination of humanitarian protections.
find your representative at congress.gov
My name is [Name] and I am calling about the need for permanent protections for TPS holders. With the court blocking Haitian TPS termination, I urge Congress to pass legislation creating permanent pathways for people who have built lives here and cannot safely return home.
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understanding
Learn about humanitarian immigration protections and TPS program
Study the Temporary Protected Status program and how it protects people from dangerous conditions in their home countries. Understanding humanitarian protections helps you advocate for compassionate and effective immigration policies.
info@migrationpolicy.org
I am calling to learn about the Temporary Protected Status program and how it protects people from dangerous conditions. I want to understand the humanitarian basis for TPS and why the court blocked the Haitian termination.