House Rebukes Trump with Vote for Haitian Protections

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 350,000 Haitians, countering President Trump's immigration policies. The legislation now moves to the Senate, where its outcome remains uncertain. The vote reflects some Republican willingness to defy Trump's agenda.

In a significant move, the U.S. House of Representatives challenged President Donald Trump's immigration policies by voting to extend temporary protections for 350,000 Haitians. The bipartisan vote saw some Republicans siding with Democrats, signaling a rare legislative rebuke of the White House's agenda.

The legislation, which passed the House by a 224-204 margin, now faces uncertain prospects in the Republican-controlled Senate. This development comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide on the Trump administration's push to terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the Haitian nationals later this month.

TPS offers eligible migrants who come from countries plagued by natural disasters, armed conflict, or other extraordinary events, both work authorization and protection from deportation. The House vote underscores a willingness among some Republicans to break ranks with President Trump on immigration matters.

(With inputs from agencies.)