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U.S. Rep. Pressley says Haitians losing Temporary Protected Status is like 'a death sentence'
Massachusetts is home to one of the largest Haitian populations in the country. Many are in the U.S. under what's called Temporary Protected Status, which allows people from countries in turmoil to live and work in the U.S. temporarily. The Trump administration is ending that status for a number of countries, including Haiti.
U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss her concern for Haitians in Massachusetts who face losing their legal status next month.
This segment aired on January 21, 2026.
