The Supreme Court’s decision allowing the Trump administration to move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians is not just a legal decision. It is a political decision. It is a moral decision. And for Haitian families living, working, worshiping, studying, paying taxes, raising children, and contributing to communities across the United States, it is a direct attack on human dignity.
Let us be clear: Haitians under TPS are not criminals. They are not invaders. They are not strangers to this country’s success. They are workers, parents, students, nurses, caregivers, teachers, business owners, taxpayers, homeowners, church leaders, and community builders. Many have lived in the United States for years. Many have U.S.-born children. Many have built their lives here legally under a program created by Congress for people who cannot safely return to countries facing disaster, violence, instability, or humanitarian crisis.
Yet once again, Haitian immigrants are being used as political targets.
President Donald Trump’s record toward Haitian immigrants has been filled with disrespect, cruelty, and dangerous lies. This is the same president who reportedly referred to Haiti and African nations using the degrading phrase “shithole countries.” This is the same political movement that spread the false and hateful claim that Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, were eating cats and dogs. That lie was debunked by local officials, police, and responsible journalists, yet it was repeated on a national debate stage, placing Haitian families in danger and exposing them to harassment, threats, and racism.
When a president uses the power of his office to repeat lies about a people, it is not harmless politics. It is propaganda. It is dehumanization. It is designed to make the public see Haitian immigrants not as human beings, but as a problem to be removed.
Now, after the Supreme Court’s decision, the same dangerous politics threatens hundreds of thousands of people with losing protection, work authorization, stability, and peace of mind. This decision affects Haitians and Syrians directly, but the message is much broader: immigrant communities can be used as political weapons whenever those in power need someone to blame.
Megyn Kelly’s reported comments after the ruling added even more cruelty to an already painful moment. Her message to immigrants was, in essence, “get out.” That kind of rhetoric does not solve immigration policy. It does not strengthen America. It does not honor truth. It simply celebrates the suffering of people who have already survived earthquakes, violence, political collapse, poverty, displacement, and uncertainty.
But Haitians will not allow lies to define us.
The facts tell a very different story.
Haitian immigrants contribute to the United States every day. They serve in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, schools, airports, hotels, restaurants, warehouses, transportation, construction, churches, community organizations, and small businesses. Haitian workers help care for America’s elderly. Haitian nurses and caregivers comfort patients. Haitian teachers and students strengthen classrooms. Haitian entrepreneurs open businesses, create jobs, pay taxes, and invest in local communities.
Haitians have contributed politically as voters, advocates, elected officials, organizers, and community leaders. Haitian Americans have served in local government, state government, education boards, public service, and national advocacy. Across Florida, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Georgia, and many other states, Haitian communities are deeply woven into the American fabric.
To call these families a burden is a lie.
To suggest they are dangerous because of their nationality is a lie.
To pretend Haiti’s current crisis makes it safe to deport people back into instability is a lie.
To erase the economic, cultural, spiritual, and civic contributions of Haitians is a lie.
And we must confront those lies boldly.
We must also recognize the many American people and political leaders who have stood with the Haitian community. We thank the elected officials, immigrant-rights advocates, faith leaders, attorneys, journalists, employers, neighbors, and ordinary Americans who have defended Haitian families against fear and misinformation. We thank those who have spoken up in city halls, courtrooms, churches, schools, workplaces, and communities. Your support matters. Your courage matters. Your solidarity matters.
This fight is not only about immigration. It is about whether America will live up to its own promise.
Haiti’s history has always frightened those who believe freedom belongs only to some people. In 1804, Haiti became the first free Black republic in the world after enslaved Africans defeated slavery, colonialism, and empire. The Haitian Revolution shook the foundations of white supremacy. It inspired enslaved and oppressed people across the Caribbean, Latin America, South America, and the world. Haiti paid a terrible price for daring to be free, including isolation, debt, punishment, exploitation, and centuries of foreign interference.
In many ways, Haitians are still paying for 1804.
But we are still here.
We are still standing.
We are still building.
We are still fighting.
We reject white supremacy. We reject authoritarian cruelty. We reject the politics of fear, lies, and dehumanization. We reject any ideology that treats Black immigrants, brown immigrants, poor nations, or vulnerable people as disposable. History has shown the world where dehumanizing propaganda can lead, and we must never be silent when leaders use hatred as a weapon.
This world does not belong to narcissists, racists, or those who dream of ruling through fear. This world belongs to all of God’s children. Haitians are not leaving the human family. Haitians are not disappearing from America’s story. Haitians are not bowing to lies.
We call on Congress to act. We call on political leaders to protect TPS families. We call on churches, unions, civil rights organizations, employers, educators, and communities to stand with Haitian and Syrian families. We call on Haitian Americans to organize, vote, speak, educate, document, and defend one another.
Our ancestors did not survive slavery so we could surrender to fear.
Our ancestors did not fight in 1804 so we could be silent in 2026.
We are the children of freedom fighters. We are the descendants of people who changed world history. And when our dignity is attacked, we will answer with truth, courage, unity, and action.
Haitians are here. Haitians contribute. Haitians belong.
And the fight continues.
L’union fait la force.
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