SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown is calling on Congress to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals.
“Temporary Protected Status is more than just a policy. It is a lifeline to people escaping humanitarian crises, natural disasters, and political instability,” Mayor Brown said. “Haitians came to Spokane after the 2010 earthquake and to escape political violence. Stripping away their protections would create unnecessary hardship for them and our entire community.”
According to the city, around 500 Haitian nationals currently live and work in the Spokane community.
Temporary Protection Status allows non-citizens to live and work in the United States of their home country is deemed unsafe.
“As Mayor, I see firsthand how Haitian children with TPS are thriving in our schools and how their parents and family members are contributing to our local economy. They show up every day, helping to make our city stronger,” Mayor Brown said. “The Trump Administration has this one wrong. With Haiti facing extreme violence and political instability, forcing them to return now would put lives at serious risk. These families deserve a clear, secure path forward and Congress must find a resolution now.”
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