House advances bill to shield Haitian immigrants in defiance of Trump
Rep. Mike Lawler co-introduced the legislation and voted in favor of the discharge petition.
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Rep. Mike Lawler co-introduced the legislation and voted in favor of the discharge petition.
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The House advanced a bill to reinstate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants, with six Republicans joining Democrats in a procedural vote, defying former President Trump's immigration policies. This action aims to provide three years of protection for eligible Haitians amid unsafe conditions in their home country.
co-introduced legislation, voted in favor of discharge petition
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