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Florida Haitians with TPS fear deportation as caregivers and families face growing uncertainty
By Tania Francois at CBS4 Miami
· July 6, 2026
· 2 min read
The Florida Immigrant Coalition says roughly 113,000 health care workers in Florida are Haitians with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), underscoring the potential impact changes to the immigration program could have on the state's workforce and the communities those workers serve.North Miami is home
Key takeaway She said she was kidnapped by gang members near her home in Port-au-Prince in 2022 and held captive for two days while her family raised money to pay a ransom.
Why this matters in The Miami
The potential deportation of Haitians with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) would have significant consequences for Miami's healthcare system, given the large number of Haitian healthcare workers in the area. North Miami, with one of the largest Haitian communities outside of Haiti, would be particularly affected. The loss of these workers would not only impact the families they care for, but also the broader community, as many of these caregivers play a vital role in supporting elderly and vulnerable residents. Miami's status as a major hub for Latin American and Caribbean communities also means that changes to TPS would have far-reaching implications for the city's social and economic fabric. As rallies planned by Haitian advocacy organizations get underway, including one scheduled for South Florida, the city's residents and leaders will be watching closely to see how the situation unfolds, and what it might mean for the future of Miami's diverse and vibrant communities.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The Florida Immigrant Coalition says roughly 113,000 health care workers in Florida are Haitians with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), underscoring the potential impact changes to the immigration program could have on the state's workforce and the communities those workers serve.North Miami is home
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