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Haitian pregnant woman in Florida fears deportation as TPS ends: "I've been in this country most of my life"
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- A 29-year-old pregnant Haitian woman in Florida is hiding due to fears of deportation after the Trump administration ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 300,000 Haitian nationals.
- TPS, which protected Haitians fleeing violence, was terminated despite ongoing instability in Haiti, including a recent UN report of 613 gang-related killings and a Level 4 U.S. travel advisory against visiting the country.
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is increasing efforts to arrest and deport Haitian migrants following the TPS expiration.
- The woman lost her job and health insurance after her TPS expired, complicating her access to necessary prenatal care for her high-risk pregnancy.
- Despite her uncertain status, she identifies as American, having lived most of her life in the U.S., and her partner is a U.S. citizen, ensuring her baby will be American-born.
