The Indicator from Planet Money · Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Plaintiffs argued that the termination of Haiti's TPS designation was motivated by racist animus, citing the president's past statements. However, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, which contended that Haiti's instability and gang violence pose a national security risk.
“Well, in a case heard by the Supreme Court, plaintiffs argued that terminating Haiti's TPS designation was actually motivated by racist animus. As evidence, they pointed to the president's long track record of making racist statements about Haitians and other immigrants of color.”
“But in June, the court ruled for the Trump administration, which has argued that Haiti is so politically unstable and gang violence is so widespread that allowing Haitians to remain temporarily in the US poses a national security risk.”
“I believe that there is a very big difference between a gang member entering the country illegally and then a person who's been in the country for 15 years, you've put down roots, you're contributing member of society, and you're treating them the same. They're not.”