Trump ends deportation protection for 500,000 Haitians

The move comes amid deteriorating conditions in the Caribbean country.

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This comes despite deteriorating conditions in the Caribbean country, with gangs controlling about 85% of the capital and sexual violence against children increasing by 1,000% last year, according to the United Nations.

TPS is granted to nationals of designated countries facing unsafe conditions, such as armed conflict or environmental disasters.

US President Donald Trump has moved to overhaul parts of the US immigration system since returning to office and promised "mass deportations" and arrests.

TPS has been held by Haitians since 2010 and will be ending on 3 August 2025.

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