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For thousands of Haitians in the U.S., end of protected status brings fear, grief and defiance

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What happened

Haitians in the U.S. lost their Temporary Protected Status under Trump's immigration crackdown.

Now facing deportation to a homeland wracked by gang violence, disease and extreme poverty, Haitians in Miami are meeting the moment with grief, anger, and courage.

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  • Reported by NPR Top and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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  1. ‘I believed the hype’: the white South Africans denied refugee status in the US

  2. For thousands of Haitians in the U.S., end of protected status brings fear, grief and defiance

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