Today, Secretary Napolitano announced Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals who were in the United States as of January 12, 2010. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement:

“I am extremely pleased that Temporary Protected Status has been extended to Haitian nationals within the United States. I commend the President and Secretary Napolitano for their dedication to the Haitian people in light of such a dark and challenging time. This is indeed a giant symbol of this Administration’s support for the people of Haiti, both in this country and on the island.”

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