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DNYUZvia The Washington PostApr 16, 2026

House votes to restore protections for Haitians, defying Trump

Representative Lawler joined Democrats to vote for Haitian protections, citing the vital role of these immigrants in his district's healthcare system.

House votes to restore protections for Haitians, defying Trump
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The House passed a bill to restore Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 350,000 Haitians, with ten Republicans joining Democrats to bypass leadership via a discharge petition in a rare defiance of President Trump.

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