Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is set to expire on February 3, 2026. If it lapses, Haitian families who have been living and working legally in the United States could lose work authorization overnight and face an immediate risk of detention and deportation starting February 4.

We are already seeing warning signs that ICE is preparing escalated enforcement in communities with large Haitian populations, including Springfield, Ohio, South Florida, and South Dakota. This is how an ICE crackdown begins: a deadline, a policy choice, and a wave of raids that terrorizes whole neighborhoods.

In Springfield, Ohio, community organizers say they have “verified reports” that ICE will arrive on February 3 or 4 and stay for 30 or more days, right as Haitian TPS is set to terminate.

Faith leaders are already doing rapid response trainings, preparing churches as sanctuary spaces, and organizing food deliveries for families who are scared to leave their homes. That is what it looks like when a community braces for a siege.

In South Florida, the fear is spreading fast too. One member of Congress says Haitian constituents are receiving messages urging them to “self-deport,” with warnings that if they do not, they will be arrested, deported, and barred from returning. “They are terrified,” she said.

There is still time to stop it. A discharge petition in the U.S. House can force consideration of legislation to protect Haitian TPS even if Speaker of the House Mike Johnson refuses to act. If the discharge petition receives 218 signers, the House must move.

Take action now: Tell your Representative to sign the discharge petition to protect Haitian TPS now >>