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Lisa Blunt Rochester: “The Trump Administration’s attempt to uproot Haitian TPS holders and send them back to a country in complete chaos is as…”

On the recordJuly 23, 2026
The Trump Administration’s attempt to uproot Haitian TPS holders and send them back to a country in complete chaos is as cruel as it is harmful to our communities. TPS was created to give people fleeing unrest in their home countries a safe place to call home - born out of the American spirit of welcoming immigrants seeking a better life.
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Lisa Blunt Rochester
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Blunt Rochester discusses the impact of TPS on Haitian immigrants.

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