Assemblywoman Annette Quijano strongly condemned the Trump administration’s decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants, calling the move “dangerous, discriminatory, and deeply harmful to immigrant families and communities across New Jersey.”
TPS was established to protect individuals from deportation when their home countries face extraordinary conditions such as armed conflict or natural disaster. Haiti continues to experience extreme political instability, widespread violence, and humanitarian crises that make safe return impossible for many.
“Ending TPS for Haitians ignores reality and puts lives at risk,” said Assemblywoman Quijano. “This decision tears apart families and destabilizes communities for no reason other than political expediency. Haitian immigrants have done everything we’ve asked of them — they work, they pay taxes, they raise families, and they contribute to our state’s economy.”
New Jersey is home to tens of thousands of Haitian immigrants, many of whom have lived in the state for more than a decade under TPS protections. Advocates warn that revoking TPS will lead to mass displacement, economic harm, and increased fear among immigrant communities.
Assemblywoman Quijano, a longtime advocate for immigrant rights, reaffirmed her commitment to standing with immigrant families and fighting policies that target vulnerable populations.
“Our state has shown that we can be both welcoming and strong,” Quijano added. “We must reject policies rooted in fear and exclusion and instead choose compassion, fairness, and justice. I will continue to work with community leaders, advocates, and my colleagues to ensure New Jersey remains a place where immigrants are protected and valued.”