PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Thousands of Haitian immigrants in Philadelphia could face deportation following a Trump administration order ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, prompting advocates and community members to rally and call for congressional action.<\/p>\n
Immigrant rights advocates gathered outside the offices of U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick (R- PA) and U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D – PA) in Philadelphia, urging Pennsylvania’s two senators to support legislation that would protect Haitian immigrants from deportation by extending Temporary Protected Status, known as TPS.<\/p>\n
The immigration policy provides people fleeing dangerous countries with a legal way to remain in the United States.<\/p>\n
“These are people who have come through a government-approved program. They’ve purchased homes, they pay taxes,” said Rev. Jennifer Joseph of Zion Community Church.<\/p>\n
After the rally at McCormick’s office, demonstrators marched nearly two miles to the Philadelphia office of Fetterman to continue their appeal.<\/p>\n
“We’re all part of the human race,” said Carole Metellus, a Haitian American, as she marched alongside fellow demonstrators.<\/p>\n
Advocates are urging both senators to support Senate Bill 4814, which would extend TPS for Haitian immigrants for an additional three years.<\/p>\n
Earlier this year, the Trump administration removed Haiti and several other countries from TPS. A court order had temporarily blocked the action, but a federal judge on Wednesday lifted that stay, ending TPS protections for Haitian immigrants.<\/p>\n
Protesters said the decision could affect as many as 13,000 Haitians in Philadelphia, leaving them vulnerable to deportation.<\/p>\n
“For more than 200 years, Haiti and America have been great allies. Just before the United States became independent, they needed us; now we need them,” said Kenel Stevenson of Poyser Way Church.<\/p>\n
As the demonstration concluded, organizers encouraged supporters to contact McCormick and Fetterman and advocate for an extension of TPS protections for Haitian immigrants.<\/p>\n
Action News requested comment from the offices of McCormick and Fetterman, but neither responded.<\/p>\n
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