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THURSDAY APRIL 23, 2026
FLORIDA REP. SHEILA CHERFILUS-MCCORMICK
RESIGNS Haitian-American Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns ahead of Ethics Committee decision Haitian-American Florida Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from the United States House of Representatives Tuesday, shortly before the House Ethics Committee was set to deliver a high-stakes decision after finding her guilty of violating several campaign finance laws and regulations. In a statement posted to social media, the Florida Democrat denounced what she described as a “witch hunt” against her. “I simply cannot stand by and allow my due process rights to be trampled on, and my good name to be tarnished. Rather than play these political games, I choose to step away,” she wrote. Within moments of the ethics panel gaveling in to formally determine its recommended punishment, the House clerk read Cherfilus-McCormick’s resignation into the record. House Ethics Chairman Michael Guest noted that given the congress-
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I simply cannot stand by and allow my due process rights to be trampled on, and my good name to be tarnished. Rather than play these political games, I choose to step away,” – Cherfilus-McCormick
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US House passes bill to extend TPS for Haitians Caribbean and immigrant advocacy groups are welcoming the US House of Representatives’ passage of legislation aimed at extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals, calling it a significant step toward shielding hundreds of thousands from deportation. The bill, introduced by Democratic Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, passed the
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House with a 224 to 204 vote and would protect more than 300,000 Haitians currently living in the United States under TPS provi-
sions. Pressley, who represents Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District and co-chairs the House Haiti Caucus, described the outcome as the result of sustained advocacy efforts over several months. “This win marks an essential step forward in the fight to defend our Haitian neighbours from deportation,” she said, noting that the measure received support from both Democrats and Republicans. She said the initiative was driven by a wide coalition that included affected families, labour unions, civil rights organisations and business groups.
“We organised, held hearings, and built a movement powered by impacted families and community advocates,” Pressley said. “Today, we are closer than ever to protecting our Haitian community and their many contributions.” Pressley also highlighted the procedural significance of the vote, noting that her discharge petition secured the required 218 signatures, a relatively rare occurrence in recent legislative history. Labour leaders also praised the decision. Manny Pastreich, president of 32BJ SEIU, said continues on B3 – TPS for Haitians
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