SEIU's Immigration Reform team sent out an email today, urging activists to sign a letter to President Obama to grant temporary protective status (TPS) to Haitians living in the U.S. Here's the email:
As the Haitian people continue to recover from the devastation of this week's earthquake, now is the time for President Obama to step up his support of the Haitian people and finally grant temporary protective status (TPS) to Haitians living in the U.S.
That is why SEIU has joined countless advocacy groups, Senators, and community leaders to send letters and make calls urging the Administration to finally do right for the Haitian people and grant temporary protective status.
Will you co-sign our letter to President Obama and add your own message of support?
Long before a 7.0 magnitude earthquake ravaged Port-au-Prince this week, SEIU and thousands of advocates, lawmakers, and Haitian leaders had urged the Obama Administration to shift its policy for Haitian immigrants escaping abject poverty and political turmoil. Temporary Protective Status is normally granted to immigrants from countries facing grave disturbances, including armed conflict and natural disasters.
Since the earthquake, President Obama has promised the people of Haiti that they "will not be forsaken."
Given all that is at stake for the Haitian people over the next few days, it only makes sense that the President complete his promise the Haitian people.
It's time to grant temporary protective status now.
Co-sign our letter and add your own message to President Obama:
More info on SEIU's Haitian relief efforts and more ways you can help here.
