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City Council denounces end of TPS for Haiti, urges protections for residents
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The Council unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the federal decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, emphasizing humanitarian concerns and the potential harm to long-term residents who staff critical services in Boston.
The Boston City Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution denouncing the federal decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals and urged federal authorities to reverse course, citing the humanitarian crisis and the contribution of TPS holders to Boston’s workforce and civic life.
Council President (sponsor) framed the resolution as an urgent defense of community members who have lived, worked and raised families in Boston for years. "We are going to see this happen for other immigrants… our residents are going to suffer," the sponsor said, urging federal leaders to reconsider the policy change.
Councilors from across the chamber — including Councilors Colette Zapata, Braden, Santana and Weber — spoke in strong support. They cited the role of Haitian residents in hospitals, home health, and neighborhood institutions and warned of destabilizing effects if work authorizations and protections are removed. Councilors also tied the issue to a broader conversation about anti-immigrant rhetoric and federal policy impacts on local communities.
The measure passed by voice vote and was entered into the record as docket 2093. The resolution asks federal officials to restore protections and highlights the city’s commitment to immigrant residents and services that support them.
