Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced on Mar. 16 that he co-led a group of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking to prevent the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals while ongoing litigation continues.
The case, Miot, et al. v. Trump, et al., centers on whether the federal government can end TPS protections for Haitians despite continued instability in Haiti. The coalition argues that removing these protections would have immediate and lasting negative effects on families, local economies, and public health.
“As the proud son of Haitian immigrants, this issue is personal. TPS protects the health and safety of Haitian immigrants who significantly contribute to our state and national economies,” Raoul said. “This is no time to terminate TPS given the instability in Haiti. Ending these vital protections would be detrimental to Haitian communities, which is why I will continue to work with my colleagues in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to extend the protection they deserve.”
TPS was established by Congress as a humanitarian measure for foreign nationals unable to safely return home due to war or disaster. Haitians have been eligible since a major earthquake struck their country in 2010, with extensions granted because of ongoing violence and hardship there. On Nov. 28, 2025, the Trump administration announced plans to end Haiti’s TPS designation as of Feb. 3, 2026; however, a federal judge stayed this decision pending further litigation.
Raoul and his colleagues argue that ending TPS now would separate families and force many into dangerous situations or back into unsafe conditions abroad. They highlight that thousands of TPS recipients serve as healthcare workers, teachers, entrepreneurs, and more across various states—roles critical during labor shortages—and note that about $3.4 billion is contributed annually by Haitian immigrants to the U.S economy.
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Joining Raoul are attorneys general from California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Washington.
