Thousands of Haitians with Temporary Protected Status in South Florida are unable to renew their driver's licenses, impacting work and family life, as state officials await federal guidance.

U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes of the District of Columbia indefinitely paused the Trump administration's attempt to end the protection, ruling Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s decision was motivated by racial animus rather than an accurate assessment on the conditions of Haiti.

WYSO spoke with Dayton immigration lawyer Karen Bradley to learn what legal options exist for Haitians beyond temporary protected status, which is at risk.

A federal judge postponed the expiration of TPS for Haitian immigrants in Ohio and nationwide. What happens now?

The “decision to terminate Haiti’s TPS designation was motivated, at least in part, by racial animus,” the judge ruled.

The Family Action Network Movement on Tuesday held a news conference after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s decision to end Temporary Protective Status for Haitians.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The federal ruling blocking the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians drew attention for its sharp language about conditions in Haiti and the thin record supporting the decision.

With thousands of Haitians working in Atlanta, many under Temporary Protected Status, the Trump administration's plan has left them in fear, an immigration attorney said.