Monday, July 27, 2026, is a defining moment for our nation. As work authorization expires for thousands of Haitian Temporary Protected Status holders, America risks losing the very people who care for our most vulnerable neighbors. This is more than an immigration debate, it is a test of our values, our workforce and our commitment to people with disabilities and the essential professionals who support them every day.

"If Haiti is too dangerous for routine travel, what exactly does 'return' mean?"

That question, raised in a recent opinion piece in The New Humanitarian, goes beyond the debate over Temporary Protected Status, or TPS. It challenges us to confront a deeper question about who we are as a nation. What does it say about America when people who have worked, paid taxes, cared for our most vulnerable neighbors and strengthened our communities are told they no longer belong?

Jawonio will be impacted

For Jawonio, that question is not theoretical.

Monday, July 27, 22 members of our essential workforce face the loss of their authorization to work in the United States. A temporary extension beyond last Friday has offered only a brief reprieve, not a solution. These dedicated professionals are not losing their ability........

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