Last week, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that allows the Trump Administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians, and puts that status at risk for immigrants of all nationalities.
In condemning the move, UFCW International President Milton Jones said, “The effects of this ruling will be felt by more than just those directly impacted – every worker, every community, and the entire economy will feel it. It jeopardizes worker and food safety in meatpacking plants, food processing facilities, and grocery stores, with workers left behind being pushed to their limit without the skilled hands of their immigrant coworkers next to them. Labor shortages that have long plagued these industries will also be worsened, leading to higher prices for families trying to put food on the table.”
“The Supreme Court has empowered the Trump Administration to expand its cruel and dangerous immigration policies. While this ruling immediately impacts hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants, it also creates extreme uncertainty for nearly a million additional TPS holders. The ripple effect of this could be felt throughout the country as families and communities are uprooted, including some who have been here for decades.”
“The Administration has the power to give Haitian and Syrian TPS holders more time before forcing them to leave their homes. Families have to prioritize their safety as much as possible during this chaotic time, as they are being forced to return to countries they fled due to political unrest, natural disasters, and violence. Giving them space to plan is the bare minimum in the face of this inhumane immigration policy.”