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What Haitians in South Florida need to do right now as TPS ends Friday
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
Friday marks the end of Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians, leaving many people confused and scared about what to do next. President of the Haitian Lawyers Association Emmanuela Telfort and Executive Director of Sant La Thamara Labrousse joined CBS News Miam
Key takeaway Friday marks the end of Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians, leaving many people confused and scared about what to do next.
Why this matters in The Miami
The end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians will have significant implications for Miami 's large Haitian community, particularly in neighborhoods like Little Havana. Many Haitian families have built lives in South Florida, and the loss of TPS will leave them uncertain about their future. As they navigate this change, it's crucial for them to seek guidance from local organizations like the Haitian Lawyers Association and Sant La, which have been working to support the community. Miami-Dade County's government and social services may also need to prepare for an influx of requests for assistance and information. The county's experience with immigrant communities and its existing resources for hurricane relief and flooding support could be leveraged to help Haitians affected by the end of TPS. Local residents and community leaders will be watching to see how the county responds to the needs of this vulnerable population.
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Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? Friday marks the end of Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians, leaving many people confused and scared about what to do next. President of the Haitian Lawyers Association Emmanuela Telfort and Executive Director of Sant La Thamara Labrousse joined CBS News Miam
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