1990 – Congress creates Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the Immigration Act, allowing the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant temporary legal status to nationals from countries experiencing war, disaster, or extraordinary conditions. [5]

2010 – A magnitude‑7 earthquake devastates Haiti; DHS activates TPS for Haitian nationals, a designation that is repeatedly extended as gang violence controls about 80 % of Port‑au‑Prince. [1][11]

2024 – During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump falsely accuses Haitian residents of eating pets, a claim that fuels bomb threats against schools and government buildings and heightens fear in Haitian communities. [4][9]

July 2025 – The Trump administration announces plans to terminate TPS for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua, arguing that the countries have recovered from Hurricane Mitch and the 2015 earthquake, respectively. [2]

Late December 2025 – Civil‑rights groups file a lawsuit alleging that DHS’s decision to end South Sudan TPS violates administrative law and is racially biased; the suit seeks to block the scheduled January 6, 2026 termination. [3]

Dec 30, 2025 – U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley issues a temporary injunction halting deportations of roughly 300 South Sudanese TPS holders while the merits of the termination are litigated. [7]

Jan 1, 2026 – A federal judge issues a 52‑page ruling blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to end TPS for about 60,000 migrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua, finding the move unlawful and preserving work authorization and protection from removal. [2]

Jan 9, 2026 – Judge Indira Talwani announces she will issue a temporary restraining order to stop the termination of Family Reunification Parole protections for more than 10,000 relatives from seven countries, questioning whether affected individuals received written notice. [6]

Jan 29, 2026 – The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals holds that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem exceeded statutory authority when she terminated Venezuelan TPS and affirms the same overreach for Haitian TPS, noting “ample evidence of racial and national‑origin animus.” [5]

Jan 30, 2026 – Haitian residents of Springfield, Ohio brace for the Feb 3 termination of TPS, fearing ICE raids; Governor Mike DeWine calls the revocation a policy mistake, while Senator Bernie Moreno warns it will strain state resources. [12]

Feb 2, 2026 – Hundreds gather at Springfield’s St. John Missionary Baptist Church for a faith‑led rally; leaders demand an extension of Haitian TPS, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticizes the program as “abused” under the Biden administration. [10]

Feb 3, 2026 – U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issues an 83‑page opinion pausing the scheduled end of Haitian TPS for roughly 350,000 people, declaring the termination “null, void, and of no legal effect” and finding plaintiffs “substantially likely” to succeed because of “hostility to nonwhite immigrants.” [1][11]

Feb 3, 2026 – DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin denounces the Reyes injunction as “lawless activism,” reiterating the administration’s intent to appeal the decision to higher courts. [1][4]

Feb 3, 2026 – Columbus officials hold a press conference supporting the Haitian community, broadcasting statewide, while local leaders celebrate the “11th‑hour reprieve” and warn families that their futures remain uncertain pending further litigation. [9]

Feb 3, 2026 – Judge Reyes’ ruling does not extend TPS to new Haitian applicants, leaving future migrants in legal limbo; the administration signals an appeal and the case is expected to move through the appellate system and possibly the Supreme Court. [8][1]