With Judge’s Ruling on TPS, Springfield Is Back in the News
This affects the entire country.
Prominent Ohio lawmakers have been reacting swiftly to a last-minute court ruling maintaining Temporary Protected Status for Haitians in the United States.
Springfield, Ohio, has been the epicenter of the effort to end TPS for Haitian migrants.
The Ruling and Reactions
On Monday night, Judge Ana Reyes blocked the Trump administration from ending TPS for Haitians, with the decision coming on the eve before the program was to end.
The Trump administration is determined to appeal.
“Supreme Court, here we come. This is lawless activism that we will be vindicated on,” Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin shared.
“Haiti’s TPS was granted following an earthquake that took place over 15 years ago, it was never intended to be a de facto amnesty program, yet that’s how previous administrations have used it for decades. Temporary means temporary, and the final word will not be from an activist judge legislating from the bench,” she added.
Supreme Court, here we come.
This is lawless activism that we will be vindicated on.
Haiti’s TPS was granted following an earthquake that took place over 15 years ago, it was never intended to be a de facto amnesty program, yet that’s how previous administrations have used it…
— Tricia McLaughlin (@TriciaOhio) February 3, 2026
Reyes, a Biden-appointed judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, had strong words for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem in her conclusion, claiming that the Trump administration is motivated by racism.
When discussing equal protection arguments, Reyes pointed to plaintiffs arguing that the decision to end TPS was “motivated, at least in part, by racial animus.” She wrote, “The Court finds that Plaintiffs are likely to succeed on their claim that anti-black and anti-Haitian animus motivated Secretary Noem’s decision to terminate Haiti’s TPS designation.”
The decision was celebrated by Springfield Mayor Rob Rue, a Republican. “This ruling provides clarity and stability for families who are already part of our community. It reflects the reality that many individuals are working, paying taxes, raising families and contributing every day to the life of our City,” he said in a statement shared with The Daily Signal. “Maintaining that stability matters because unnecessary disruption creates uncertainty that serves no one.”
Simon Hankinson, a senior fellow for the Border Security and Immigration Center at The Heritage Foundation, previously spoke to The Daily Signal about the influx of Haitians in Springfield. He acknowledged that Haitians may be employed and paying taxes, but also noted that “those taxes are in no way going to make up for the services, free medical care, housing, education, and on and on that they’re taking out of not only the Ohio budget, but also the government budget.”
Where Does Gov. DeWine Stand?
Gov. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, who has raised concerns about ending TPS, was asked about the ruling on CNN, specifically the claims of “animus” mentioned in Reyes’ ruling.
The governor danced around the issue, offering, “Look, I’m not going to get into what the judge says or the law. The judge is going to …
This affects the entire country.
Prominent Ohio lawmakers have been reacting swiftly to a last-minute court ruling maintaining Temporary Protected Status for Haitians in the United States.
Springfield, Ohio, has been the epicenter of the effort to end TPS for Haitian migrants.
The Ruling and Reactions
On Monday night, Judge Ana Reyes blocked the Trump administration from ending TPS for Haitians, with the decision coming on the eve before the program was to end.
The Trump administration is determined to appeal.
“Supreme Court, here we come. This is lawless activism that we will be vindicated on,” Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin shared.
“Haiti’s TPS was granted following an earthquake that took place over 15 years ago, it was never intended to be a de facto amnesty program, yet that’s how previous administrations have used it for decades. Temporary means temporary, and the final word will not be from an activist judge legislating from the bench,” she added.
Supreme Court, here we come.
This is lawless activism that we will be vindicated on.
Haiti’s TPS was granted following an earthquake that took place over 15 years ago, it was never intended to be a de facto amnesty program, yet that’s how previous administrations have used it…
— Tricia McLaughlin (@TriciaOhio) February 3, 2026
Reyes, a Biden-appointed judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, had strong words for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem in her conclusion, claiming that the Trump administration is motivated by racism.
When discussing equal protection arguments, Reyes pointed to plaintiffs arguing that the decision to end TPS was “motivated, at least in part, by racial animus.” She wrote, “The Court finds that Plaintiffs are likely to succeed on their claim that anti-black and anti-Haitian animus motivated Secretary Noem’s decision to terminate Haiti’s TPS designation.”
The decision was celebrated by Springfield Mayor Rob Rue, a Republican. “This ruling provides clarity and stability for families who are already part of our community. It reflects the reality that many individuals are working, paying taxes, raising families and contributing every day to the life of our City,” he said in a statement shared with The Daily Signal. “Maintaining that stability matters because unnecessary disruption creates uncertainty that serves no one.”
Simon Hankinson, a senior fellow for the Border Security and Immigration Center at The Heritage Foundation, previously spoke to The Daily Signal about the influx of Haitians in Springfield. He acknowledged that Haitians may be employed and paying taxes, but also noted that “those taxes are in no way going to make up for the services, free medical care, housing, education, and on and on that they’re taking out of not only the Ohio budget, but also the government budget.”
Where Does Gov. DeWine Stand?
Gov. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, who has raised concerns about ending TPS, was asked about the ruling on CNN, specifically the claims of “animus” mentioned in Reyes’ ruling.
The governor danced around the issue, offering, “Look, I’m not going to get into what the judge says or the law. The judge is going to …
With Judge’s Ruling on TPS, Springfield Is Back in the News
This affects the entire country.
Prominent Ohio lawmakers have been reacting swiftly to a last-minute court ruling maintaining Temporary Protected Status for Haitians in the United States.
Springfield, Ohio, has been the epicenter of the effort to end TPS for Haitian migrants.
The Ruling and Reactions
On Monday night, Judge Ana Reyes blocked the Trump administration from ending TPS for Haitians, with the decision coming on the eve before the program was to end.
The Trump administration is determined to appeal.
“Supreme Court, here we come. This is lawless activism that we will be vindicated on,” Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin shared.
“Haiti’s TPS was granted following an earthquake that took place over 15 years ago, it was never intended to be a de facto amnesty program, yet that’s how previous administrations have used it for decades. Temporary means temporary, and the final word will not be from an activist judge legislating from the bench,” she added.
Supreme Court, here we come.
This is lawless activism that we will be vindicated on.
Haiti’s TPS was granted following an earthquake that took place over 15 years ago, it was never intended to be a de facto amnesty program, yet that’s how previous administrations have used it…
— Tricia McLaughlin (@TriciaOhio) February 3, 2026
Reyes, a Biden-appointed judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, had strong words for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem in her conclusion, claiming that the Trump administration is motivated by racism.
When discussing equal protection arguments, Reyes pointed to plaintiffs arguing that the decision to end TPS was “motivated, at least in part, by racial animus.” She wrote, “The Court finds that Plaintiffs are likely to succeed on their claim that anti-black and anti-Haitian animus motivated Secretary Noem’s decision to terminate Haiti’s TPS designation.”
The decision was celebrated by Springfield Mayor Rob Rue, a Republican. “This ruling provides clarity and stability for families who are already part of our community. It reflects the reality that many individuals are working, paying taxes, raising families and contributing every day to the life of our City,” he said in a statement shared with The Daily Signal. “Maintaining that stability matters because unnecessary disruption creates uncertainty that serves no one.”
Simon Hankinson, a senior fellow for the Border Security and Immigration Center at The Heritage Foundation, previously spoke to The Daily Signal about the influx of Haitians in Springfield. He acknowledged that Haitians may be employed and paying taxes, but also noted that “those taxes are in no way going to make up for the services, free medical care, housing, education, and on and on that they’re taking out of not only the Ohio budget, but also the government budget.”
Where Does Gov. DeWine Stand?
Gov. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, who has raised concerns about ending TPS, was asked about the ruling on CNN, specifically the claims of “animus” mentioned in Reyes’ ruling.
The governor danced around the issue, offering, “Look, I’m not going to get into what the judge says or the law. The judge is going to …
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