Several Republican lawmakers are publicly opposing the Trump administration's push to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian migrants, following a controversial Supreme Court ruling.
GOP Lawmakers Voice Concerns
Florida Representative Carlos Giménez, whose family fled Cuba, called ending the protections a "huge mistake" given Haiti's current instability.
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"Haiti is a failed state," Giménez said, arguing that deporting TPS holders back to Haiti would be dangerous.
He also urged reinstating TPS for Venezuelans after severe earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela on June 24, 2026.
Giménez previously supported legislation to protect Haitian migrants through 2029, which passed the House 224–204 but awaits Senate action.
"Haiti today is overrun by violent gangs," he stated in April, emphasizing that forced returns are neither humane nor safe.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine also urged reconsideration, highlighting the economic role of Haitian workers in his state.
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"Look at how it's going to impact states like Ohio," DeWine said, noting Haitians work in manufacturing, food, healthcare, and eldercare.
"It's Haitians who, many times, are taking care of your mom or your dad who has Alzheimer's," he added.
DeWine stressed that removing these workers contradicts American interests, as many have built stable lives and businesses.
"I would hope the Trump administration would reconsider," he said.
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New York Representative Mike Lawler joined the opposition, warning that abruptly ending TPS would trigger emergencies in healthcare facilities and nursing homes.
