House Republican breaks with Trump, says ending Haitian TPS risks US healthcare 'crisis'

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Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., criticized the U.S. Supreme Court's Thursday decision in Mullin v. Doe , which ruled that Syrian and Haitian nationals seeking Temporary Protected Status (TPS) could not receive judicial relief postponing the Trump administration decision to rescind their TPS while challenging Trump's decision in court. Lawler, in a post on X, maintained that he supported President Donald Trump's right to end TPS, but he disagreed with the decision to end it for Haitians at this time. "While I have never disputed the ability of the President to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS), I strongly disagree with ending Haitian TPS at this time. First, the situation on the ground in Haiti is a humanitarian and political disaster and continues to warrant an extension," Lawler wrote. Lawler cited the State Department's decision to issue a level 4 travel advisory to Americans, warning them to evacuate Haiti and not travel to the Caribbean island due to heightened gang activity. "The gangs are in charge of the country, engaged in gun and drug trafficking , and kidnapping innocent Haitians," Lawler continued. Lawler then pointed to the large number of Haitians on TPS working in the U.S. healthcare system , arguing that revoking the status would create a healthcare "crisis." "Of the 350,000+ lawful Haitian TPS holders, roughly 1/3rd work in our healthcare system. Immediately shutting off TPS will create a crisis in our hospitals, nursing homes, and in the I/DD community," he said. TRUMP ADMIN TURNS TABLES ON POLICY 'EXPLOITED' BY BIDEN DHS TO SHIELD MORE HAITIANS FROM DEPORTATIONS Lawler outlined a request to the Trump administration to extend Haitian TPS. "I’m asking the administration to allow for an orderly process by which Haitian TPS holders can maintain their work authorization while their immigration cases are adjudicated over the next six months, if the revocation of TPS moves forward. Furthermore, I believe the Senate should take up my legislation with Congres…