Federal judge pauses end of temporary status for Haitians

A U.S. district judge paused the planned end of Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians, a designation that had been set to expire Feb. 3.

A federal judge in Washington paused the planned end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes granted a request on Monday to block the termination. The TPS designation had been scheduled to end on Feb. 3 and covers about 350,000 people. Without the status, holders could face removal from the United States. Key facts: - Judge Ana Reyes granted a pause on ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians on Monday. - The TPS designation had been scheduled to expire on Feb. 3. - About 350,000 Haitian nationals hold the designation. - The Trump administration had sought to end the protections. Summary: The ruling keeps TPS protections in place for now and prevents immediate removal of Haitian holders. Undetermined at this time.