JACKSON HEIGHTS, N.Y. — A federal judge has blocked the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Haitian nationals, allowing the humanitarian program to remain in place while litigation continues.

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ruled on February 2 that the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to end TPS protections for Haitians was “null, void, and of no legal effect.” In her decision, Judge Reyes found the termination was “substantially likely” motivated by “hostility toward nonwhite immigrants.”

The ruling drew praise from immigration attorney Daniel S. Drucker of the Drucker Law Firm, who represents immigrants and families navigating the U.S. immigration system.

“This decision recognizes the reality facing Haitian nationals today,” Drucker said. “Sending people back to a country struggling with political instability, widespread gang violence, food insecurity, and public health crises would put lives at risk.”

TPS was first granted to Haitians in the aftermath of the catastrophic 2010 earthquake. While the designation was intended to be temporary, many beneficiaries have remained in the United States due to continuing unrest and humanitarian conditions in Haiti. The Trump administration has sought to terminate TPS protections for Haitians and other groups as part of a broader immigration enforcement agenda.

Drucker criticized the administration’s rhetoric surrounding immigrants and TPS holders.

“For years, immigrants seeking safety and opportunity have been unfairly portrayed as threats rather than contributors,” he said. “This ruling pushes back against policies driven by fear and misinformation, and it reaffirms that humanitarian protections must be grounded in facts, not prejudice.”

The case will continue to be litigated, but for now, Haitian TPS holders may lawfully remain and work in the United States.

For more information, call (516) 786-2400 or visit www.druckerlaw.net.

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About Drucker Law Firm

With offices in Jackson Heights, Syosset and Patchogue, Drucker Law Firm has been providing personal and quality legal services to individuals, universities, and corporations throughout the New York City and Tri-State area for more than 40 years. The firm has represented three generations of clients in immigration and naturalization matters, as well as personal injury, and general litigation matters. Its clients consist of individuals, families, small to medium-sized corporations, and universities. For more information, call (516) 786-2400 or visit www.druckerlaw.net.

Drucker Law Firm Opens Syosset Location to Service Growing Immigrant Population on Long Island; Firm Anticipates Influx of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Asylum Applications Due to War in Ukraine

JACKSON HEIGHTS, NEW YORK — Drucker Law Firm has announced that the firm has opened a new office in Syosset, located at 93 Jackson Avenue. This is the firm’s second location, with its main office in Jackson Heights, Queens.

The firm opened a second office to help address the needs of the growing Hispanic population on Long Island. Hispanics make up 20.2% of Long Island’s population — a 33.5% increase since 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Further, seven of Long Island’s communities are predominantly Hispanic.

“The demographics are changing in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties, with the number of Hispanic immigrants growing on Long Island,” says Daniel Drucker, Partner, Drucker Law Firm.

Mr. Drucker says the new location will be easily accessible to those using public transportation. “The new office is a short walk from the Syosset train station and readily accessible to the Latino population of Huntington Station,” he says.

In addition to assisting immigrants in obtaining family-based and work-based visas, Mr. Drucker prepares applications for foreign nationals seeking Temporary Protected Status (TPS). He is currently helping Ukrainians on Long Island obtain TPS since they are unable to safely return to their country after the invasion by Russia.

“TPS allows Ukrainians to stay in the U.S. for 18 months with the ability to work legally — with the possibility of further extensions,” Mr. Drucker says. “We also anticipate Ukrainian refugees, as well as Russian asylum seekers, with reports indicating that at least 200,000 Russians have fled the country in recent months.”

The Drucker Law Firm works with individuals, families, small to medium-sized corporations and universities on immigration and naturalization matters, as well as personal injury and general litigation cases. For more information, call (718) 458-1489 or visit www.druckerlaw.net.

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About Drucker Law Firm

For more than 40 years, the Drucker Law Firm has been providing personal and quality legal services to individuals, universities, and corporations throughout New York City and the tri-state area. The firm has represented three generations of clients in immigration and naturalization matters, as well as personal injury and general litigation cases. Its attorneys have extensive experience appearing before the EOIR (Immigration Court), Federal and State Courts and have represented clients in all types of administrative hearings. Other practice areas include family law, adoption law, and criminal defense. For more information, call (718) 458-1489 or visit www.druckerlaw.net.