Congressman Maxwell Frost Slams SCOTUS Decision to Strip Temporary Protected Status For Haitian and Syrian Immigrants

Watch: Rep. Frost Speaks at Press Conference Outside SCOTUS on TPS ruling

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement after the Supreme Court's ruling in the Mullin v. Doe case to side with the Trump Administration's cancellation of temporary protected status (TPS) for thousands of Haitians and Syrians, putting them at risk of deportation.

In a statement, Rep. Frost says:

"Today's Supreme Court decision strips legal protections from 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians who have lived and worked legally in the United States under Temporary Protected Status. This ruling not only endangers those directly affected, but also sends a chilling message to millions of immigrants and their families with lawful humanitarian protections that they too, may be next.

"Returning people to countries facing severe humanitarian crises puts lives in danger and reflects this Administration's broader effort to dismantle legal immigration pathways for our neighbors, caretakers, and communities. Donald Trump is a racist who is using the United States Government to treat Black and brown people as less deserving of protection and belonging.

"In Florida, tens of thousands of Haitians have built their lives here-raising families, caring for our community, working in our hospitality industry, and running the small businesses that strengthen our economy. My district is home to one of the largest Haitian diasporas in the country, and I am deeply heartbroken for the countless families now facing uncertainty and fear as to what this means for the future of their family.

"For years, I have fought to protect our Haitian community and I will continue fighting like hell for them. And the fight doesn't end here. This moment requires all of us to step up and wrap our arms around our Haitian brothers, sisters, and siblings. My office will work with local clergy, advocates, and service organizations to ensure families have the support they need in the difficult days ahead."

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