Tessa Petit
Tessa Petit is a Haitian American activist and the executive director of the Florida Immigrant Coalition, an organization advocating for the rights and protections of immigrants in Florida. She has been a vocal critic of the Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, arguing that sending half a million people back to Haiti, a country facing extreme instability and humanitarian crises, is inhumane. Petit emphasizes the need for policies that prioritize humanity over politics, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by Haitian nationals in the United States.
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Tessa Petit criticized the end of TPS and its implications for Haitian families.
Haitianos bajo el TPS temen regresar a Haití
Dominican Republic· 2025-07-01
Tessa Petit criticized the officials for the deportations, stating they will have 'blood on their hands'.
Haitianos bajo el PTS temen regresar a HaitíDominican Republic· 2025-07-01Tessa Petit criticized the end of TPS and its implications for Haitian immigrants.
El miedo a volver a un país en crisis invade tras fin del TPS
Venezuela· 2025-07-01Tessa Petit is the executive director of the Florida Immigrant Coalition and expressed her disgust over the US decision regarding Haitian deportations.
US says Haitians can be deported – days after ruling Haiti unsafe for Americans | Haiti
United Kingdom· 2025-06-27
Tessa Petit is the executive director of the Florida Immigrant Coalition and commented on the impact of the arrests on families.
ICE Arrests Nearly 800 in Florida in Operation With Local Officers
United States· 2025-04-27
Tessa Petit is a Haitian American who works as executive director at the Florida Immigrant Coalition and advocates for protections for Haitians.
Trump administration throws out protections from deportation for roughly half a million Haitians | News
Jamaica· 2025-02-21