Haitians Fear Wrenching End To Us Immigration Protection

MIRAMAR, Fla. — Farah Larrieux feels like she’s about to be forced out after living and working in the U.S. for more than a decade. Immigration privileges granted to her and many other Haitians after the 2010 earthquake could soon be revoked. President Donald Trump’s appointees must announce by May 23 whether to continue “temporary protected status” for about 50,000 Haitians legally living and working in the U.S.

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