5 days ago
MHARBO joins state coalition condemning TPS revocation by Trump administration
The Miramar Haitian-American Residents and Business Owners strongly condemns the Trump administration's executive orders including the suspension of the humanitarian parole program, the revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and its extensions, and the expedited removal of immigrants without due process.
These draconian measures represent a cruel and inhumane assault on immigrant communities and mark a shameful departure from the United States' longstanding commitment to human rights, dignity, and global leadership.
To amplify our voices we have joined a statewide coalition comprised of several organizations. They include BridgeVision Fellowship, Central Florida Haitian Coalition, Haitian American Art Network, Las Semillas, Community Catalyst Connect, Centre de Support aux Personnes Handicapées, National Haitian Student Association, Center for Education, Health, Immigration and Assistance, 1199SEIU,Association of Exchange and Development of Activities and Partnership, Homestead Haitian Pastors Association, and the Florida Immigrant Coalition.
Under the Temporary Protected Status, established by the Immigration Act of 1990, individuals from designated countries undergo rigorous background checks and are granted legal work authorization to rebuild their lives in safety. TPS recipients are also protected from deportation to countries where they would face life-threatening conditions, political instability, and natural disasters.
Similarly, the Humanitarian Parole Program created in 1952 under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) required parolees to meet strict eligibility criteria, including demonstrating compelling humanitarian reasons for entry, passing thorough background checks, securing the support of a financial sponsor, and applying from outside the U.S. to live and work in the United States for up to two years.
The INA has always enabled the government to create pathways for immigrants to contribute to the American economy, addressing labor shortages, and fostering economic growth.
The revocation of these protections has left hundreds of thousands of individuals in a state of profound fear and uncertainty, as they now face the grim prospect of deportation to countries where their lives — and those of their loved ones — are at grave risk. Haiti, in particular, has become a deadly environment due to its escalating humanitarian crisis and political turmoil, fueled by rampant terrorist violence.
Alarmingly, some Haitian immigrants have expressed that they would rather self-harm than endure the terror of being returned to Haiti.
Our coalition strongly recommends the Trump administration to reconsider its decision to revoke TPS for Venezuela, Haiti, Sudan, El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Afghanistan.
In addition, we call on the administration to work diligently with legislators to reform the broken immigration system and to address the root causes of migration by critically reviewing and reevaluating the U.S. foreign policies that contribute to instability and displacement in affected regions.
The coalition stands in unwavering solidarity with immigrant communities across the nation. We will continue to fight for a fair, inclusive, and equitable society where all people, regardless of their country of origin, can thrive.
Margarette Nerette is the co-founder of the Miramar Haitian-American Residents and Business Owners (MHARBO), founded in 2019.
