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Haiti’s World Cup run ends with a Supreme Court ruling striking a blow to many fans

Haiti's first World Cup appearance since the 1970s coincided with a US Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status. This ruling exposes tens of thousands of Haitians to potential deportation. Supporters gathered in Atlanta on Wednesday to watch the nation's final match.

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A Supreme Court ruling has ended legal protections for Haitian nationals following their World Cup run.

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  1. US Supreme Court ruling ends legal protections for Haitian migrants

    Haiti's first World Cup appearance since the 1970s coincided with a US Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status. This ruling exposes tens of thousands of Haitians to potential deportation. Supporters gathered in Atlanta on Wednesday to watch the nation's final match.

    What's confirmed:

    • The US Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for migrants from Haiti and Syria.
    • Haiti played in its first World Cup stint since the 1970s.
    • Haitian supporters gathered in downtown Atlanta on Wednesday to watch their final match.
    • The ruling puts the residency and work permits of tens of thousands of Haitians at risk.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Advocates claim the decision will send Haitians to violent, needless deaths.
    • Haiti scored two goals against Morocco in Atlanta.
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