ICE Launches Operation Against Haitians Facing TPS Expiration

WHO:

WPLG Local 10 - Farah Larrieux is a news personality, public relations and communications professional, and advocate for South Florida’s Haitian community.

WPLG Local 10 - Farah Larrieux, a TPS holder since 2010, has been living in South Florida since 2005 and is an advocate for the Haitian community.

Fox News - ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is involved in the operation targeting Haitian migrants.

CBS News Politics - Haitian migrants are the primary group affected by the operation.

WHAT:

WPLG Local 10 - Over 350,000 Haitians will lose their legal right to be in the United States due to the end of TPS.

CBS News Politics - ICE plans to ramp up operations targeting Haitian immigrants as soon as this week, with internal documents indicating that the operation will include quickly putting arrested migrants on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti.

Newsweek - TPS protections expire for more than 300,000 Haitians, with Florida expected to feel the largest impact.

WPLG Local 10 - The change comes after the U.S. Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration, ending TPS programs for Haitians and thousands of Syrians.

Fox News - ICE plans to dramatically ramp up operations to find and arrest Haitian migrants in the U.S. who are set to lose their TPS, with operations beginning as soon as this week.

Newsweek - TPS protections expire for more than 300,000 Haitians, with Florida expected to feel the largest impact.

WPLG Local 10 - Larrieux stated, “I feel like I’m living a nightmare. It’s unjust because I have dreams. I felt Haiti was too small for my dreams. I was tired with the situation, political instability, crime, injustice, poverty.”

WPLG Local 10 - Over 350,000 Haitians will lose their legal right to be in the United States due to the end of TPS.

Fox News - ICE plans to ramp up operations to find and arrest Haitian migrants in the U.S. who are set to lose their Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

CBS News Politics - The operation includes arresting migrants and quickly deporting them to Haiti.

WHERE:

CBS News Politics - The operation will include arrests in Ohio.

WHEN:

CBS News Politics - A Supreme Court ruling takes effect Monday, paving the way for more than 300,000 Haitians to lose their legal protections under temporary protected status.

CBS News Politics - The Supreme Court ruling that allows for the expiration of TPS protections for Haitians takes effect Monday.

CT News Junkie - Temporary Protected Status for Haitians living and working in Connecticut will end Monday, after a brief extension by an appeals court.

Fox News - The operation is set to begin as soon as this week.

WHY:

Fox News - The operation is a response to the expiration of TPS for Haitian migrants following a Supreme Court ruling.

WPLG Local 10 - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security claims Haiti is now safe to return to, while the United Nations and U.S. State Department warn of frequent gang violence and kidnapping.

Fox News - The operation is a response to the expiration of TPS for Haitian migrants following a Supreme Court ruling.

HOW:

CBS News Politics - Internal documents indicate that the plan involves quickly putting arrested migrants on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti.

WPLG Local 10 - Larrieux is consulting with an attorney to seek asylum.

CBS News Politics - Internal documents indicate that the plan involves quickly putting arrested migrants on deportation flights to Haiti.

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 21:20 UTC)

Over 350,000 Haitians will lose their legal right to remain in the United States as a Supreme Court ruling takes effect on Monday, ending their temporary protected status. In response, ICE plans to ramp up operations targeting Haitian immigrants, with internal documents revealing that arrested migrants will be swiftly placed on deportation flights back to Haiti. These operations will include arrests in Ohio, starting as soon as this week.

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 20:21 UTC)

A Supreme Court ruling allowing the expiration of Temporary Protected Status for more than 300,000 Haitians will take effect on Monday, with Florida anticipated to feel the largest impact. The operation will also include arrests in Ohio, and internal documents reveal that those arrested will be swiftly placed on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti. This decision marks a significant change in immigration policy that could affect many lives.

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 14:50 UTC)

The U.S. Supreme Court has sided with Trump, leading to the end of Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for Haitians and thousands of Syrians. In response, ICE is set to significantly increase operations to locate and arrest Haitian migrants in the U.S. who will be affected by this change, with these operations expected to begin as soon as this week.

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 13:51 UTC)

Over 300,000 Haitians are set to lose their Temporary Protected Status as the protections expire, with Florida anticipated to feel the most significant impact. This change could lead to a substantial shift in the lives of many families and communities across the state. As the deadline approaches, discussions around the implications of this decision are intensifying.

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 10:13 UTC)

Farah Larrieux, a news personality and advocate for South Florida’s Haitian community, expressed her deep frustrations about the situation in Haiti, stating, “I feel like I’m living a nightmare” and highlighting her dreams that feel unachievable due to the ongoing political instability and violence. While the U.S. Department of Homeland Security claims that Haiti is now safe for return, both the United Nations and the U.S. State Department continue to warn about the rampant gang violence and kidnappings in the country. In response to these challenges, Larrieux is consulting with an attorney to seek asylum.

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 08:08 UTC)

Over 350,000 Haitians are set to lose their legal status in the United States as Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, comes to an end. Farah Larrieux, a TPS holder and advocate for the Haitian community, has been living in South Florida since 2005 and is currently consulting with an attorney to seek asylum. While the U.S. Department of Homeland Security claims Haiti is now safe for return, both the United Nations and the U.S. State Department continue to warn about ongoing gang violence and kidnapping in the country.

(UPDATED July 26, 2026 23:14 UTC)

Temporary Protected Status for Haitians living and working in Connecticut is set to end on Monday, following a brief extension granted by an appeals court. This decision affects many individuals who have relied on this status for stability in their lives. As the deadline approaches, those impacted are preparing for the changes ahead.

(UPDATED July 26, 2026 22:17 UTC)

ICE is set to ramp up operations targeting Haitian migrants in the U.S. who are about to lose their Temporary Protected Status, with the operation beginning as soon as this week. The primary focus will be on arresting these migrants, particularly in Ohio, and swiftly deporting them back to Haiti following a recent Supreme Court ruling. Internal documents reveal that those arrested will be quickly placed on deportation flights to Haiti as part of this operation.