U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is preparing to escalate operations to arrest and deport Haitian migrants as more than 300,000 prepare to lose their Temporary Protected Status (TPS). According to reports from Fox News and CBS News, these expanded operations could start as early as this week, with Ohio being heavily targeted.
Key Takeaways
ICE is preparing to escalate deportation operations against Haitian migrants as over 300,000 lose Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Operations could begin this week, with Ohio heavily targeted.
- ICE plans to start deporting Haitians as early as this week
- Over 300,000 Haitians lost TPS protections and work permits
- Haitian immigrants in Minnesota fear deportation and family separation
- DHS confirms record high detainees in ICE custody last month
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 9 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tps End | Broad Agreement | Over 300,000 Haitians lost TPS protections and work permits | |
| Deportation Operations Start Date | Broad Agreement | As early as this week | |
| Haitian Immigrants' Fear | Broad Agreement | Haitian immigrants in Minnesota express fear of deportation and family separation |
Tps End
Broad AgreementOver 300,000 Haitians lost TPS protections and work permits
Deportation Operations Start Date
Broad AgreementAs early as this week
Haitian Immigrants' Fear
Broad AgreementHaitian immigrants in Minnesota express fear of deportation and family separation
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The Supreme Court's June ruling allowed the Trump administration to end TPS for Haiti. The binding mandate of that ruling is expected to be transmitted to lower courts on Monday. Haitian immigrants in the U.S. are facing anxiety over potential deportation to a crisis-stricken nation, while also risking their livelihoods.
Jean Négot Bonheur Delva, director-general of Haiti’s National Office of Migration, told local media that Haitians should expect weekly deportation flights carrying about 250 former TPS status grantees. The State Department has issued a Level 4 travel advisory for Haiti due to crime, kidnapping, and civil unrest.
Haitian immigrants have been integral members of their communities in the U.S., with many working essential jobs such as nursing assistants and agricultural workers. Some Republicans oppose ending TPS for Haiti, citing humanitarian concerns and potential labor disruptions. However, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended the decision to end Haiti’s TPS designation.
In Minnesota, two Haitian men seeking asylum fear deportation as they await their case decisions. They entered the U.S. under a program called CBP One, which was canceled in January 2025. The men expressed their fear and stress during an interview with WCCO, stating that they cannot even step outside for basic necessities without feeling threatened. DHS confirmed to CBS News that it does not discuss ongoing or future operations but noted that the number of detainees booked into ICE custody hit a monthly record high last month.
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