Several media reports have indicated that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is planning for aggressive enforcement of Haitian immigrants who lose their legal status, starting with the large population in Springfield, Ohio. Before the second Trump administration began last year, there were roughly 1.3 million immigrants on TPS hailing from 17 countries. Other avenues closingSome TPS recipients can apply for another immigration status, such as asylum, though not all can apply or qualify. Following the high court’s ruling, attorneys representing TPS recipients in courts across the country are amending their complaints. They cite President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign statements that falsely accused Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, of eating house pets.