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DNYUZvia The Washington PostApr 16, 2026

House votes to restore protections for Haitians, defying Trump

Representative Gillen introduced the measure to reinstate temporary protected status for Haitians and led the successful discharge petition effort.

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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Laura GillenD-New York-4
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