Haitians await pivotal pre-World Cup hearing over whether they have right to remain in the U.S. (Gift Article)

New: Haiti at first WC for 52yrs, but 350k US-based Haitians face uncertain future. Pres Trump ended temporary protected status & wants to send them back to a troubled nation US doesn't deem safe Free read on key forthcoming court date for @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/722...

“Being a Haitian in America now is pretty frightening. Everything feels like we’re on a pause. Fear, limbo & a whole lot of uncertainty" While Haiti looks forward to a first WC in 52 years, fans in US face uncertain future in immigration battle v Trump. Free read ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/722...

Boston City Councillor @ruthzee.bsky.social highlights "political dampener" on preparations for WC for Haitians by "xenophobic immigration policies" which is also having a negative economic impact due to decline in tourism. Free read ⬇️ @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/722...

Detailed summary (below) of TPS Haiti hearing from yesterday from @scotusblog.com, which looks to be close call. Likely decision late June/early July during WC means uncertainty for Haiti fans in US affected as discussed here for @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/722...

Earthquakes, president's killing, gang warfare & disease are part of WC nation Haiti's story (unable to play there since '21) Today a key Supreme Court hearing on 350k US-based Haitians right to remain adds to pre-WC uncertainty that also includes fear of ICE Free ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/722...

Oral arguments into Haiti TPS case going on right now at Supreme Court: www.supremecourt.gov/oral_argumen... Story here re impact on 350k Haitians in US here for @theathleticfc.bsky.social & link to impact for WC fans: www.nytimes.com/athletic/722...

More on significance of this case to Haitians in US in context of World Cup (which they've reached for first time since 1974) here. www.nytimes.com/athletic/722...