Judge Defends Against Death Threats as Court Blocks Trump’s TPS Cancellation

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  • Judge Ana Reyes read death threats during a court hearing on the Trump administration's attempt to end TPS for Haitians.
  • The decision affects around 350,000 Haitian immigrants legally living and working in the U.S.
  • Reyes emphasized that judges face such threats but will continue their work without being intimidated.

In a dramatic courtroom scene, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes read aloud death threats during a hearing on the Trump administration's attempt to end temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitians. The judge refused to pause her order, maintaining protections for around 350,000 Haitian immigrants as legal challenges continue. This decision came after the Biden administration extended TPS for Haiti following the devastating 2010 earthquake. Judge Reyes emphasized that she and other judges face such threats regularly but vowed to 'continue doing our jobs.' The administration has appealed her ruling and argued against a stay, citing concerns about potential deportations.

This article draws on reporting by Haitian Times.