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MNN Global · February 3, 2026 · 1 min read

US judge halts end of deportation protections for Haitian migrants

What happened: A US judge has temporarily blocked the Department of Homeland Security from lifting deportation protections for Haitian migrants, citing lack of legal and factual basis.

Why it matters:

  • It pauses the removal of Haitian migrants who have been under temporary protection.
  • It affects migrants currently residing in the US and the government's immigration enforcement policies.

MNN Take: The ruling means deportation protections remain in place while legal questions about the decision are examined.

Sources: BBC World