The Supreme Court is hearing the case over deportation protections for Haitians, which could affect around 1.3 million TPS holders from over a dozen countries. This is part of a long history of targeting Haitian immigrants for immigration enforcement, dating back to the 18th century. The Trump administration is set to argue its rationale for ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants on April 29. The Haitian diaspora has been targeted by both Republican and Democratic administrations for a half century. President Donald Trump's focus on Haitian immigrants is seen as an attempt to define them in an effort to justify their removal, according to immigrant advocates. The White House insists that TPS was never intended to be a pathway to permanent status or legal residency, despite attempts by left-wing groups.