06/26/2026
As a Haitian who earned a green card and later became a naturalized American citizen, I followed the rules.
TPS holders are not hiding. They came forward under U.S. immigration law, sought protection, worked hard, paid taxes, raised families, started businesses, and became part of the fabric of this country.
Now, many are being told to return to a country that the U.S. government itself advises Americans not to travel to because of the extreme security risks.
I cannot support or find logic in this decision.
I will do everything within my reach to advocate for the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for my Haitian brothers and sisters.
Haiti and Haitians have too often been blamed, misunderstood, and reduced to harmful narratives. I won’t spend my energy debating those misconceptions today.
Instead, I choose action.
If you believe in fairness, compassion, and the rule of law, now is the time to speak up, organize, and support those whose lives hang in the balance.
It’s time for collective action.
Val
