August 21, 2023

Contact: media@haitianbridge.org

San Diego, California – The Haitian Bridge Alliance, a non-profit organization that advocates for Black immigrant rights and social justice, commends the Biden-Harris Administration for their recent decision to extend and redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine and Sudan. This important step underscores the administration’s commitment to humanitarian values and the protection of vulnerable communities during times of crisis. 

Guerline Jozef, Founder and Executive Director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance, the Co-Founder of the Cameroon Advocacy Network and the Co-Founder of the Black Immigrants Bail Fund issued the following reflection: 

“We applaud the Biden-Harris Administration for its compassionate decision to extend and re-designate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine and Sudan, which reflects their commitment to humanitarian values. We call on Secretary Mayorkas to immediately make positive decisions for TPS protections for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Mauritania, and Mali, acknowledging that crises affecting these nations demand the same urgent attention and compassion.” 

Ukraine and Sudan have endured a series of hardships, including armed conflict, political instability, and economic turmoil. The extension and re-designation of TPS is a lifeline for Ukrainian and Sudanese nationals and it grants the ability to contribute positively to American society while providing refuge from the perilous conditions back home.