ICE won't surge enforcement in Springfield after TPS pause; lawsuit ongoing.

A federal court filing on February 3, 2026, confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has no specific plans to launch a surge in enforcement actions in Springfield or other areas despite the scheduled expiration of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants. The termination was paused by U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes just before it took effect, pending a lawsuit, which the Trump administration has appealed. DHS Assistant Director Liana Castano stated ICE operations remain focused on individuals removable under immigration law, regardless of nationality, to uphold national security and public safety. She noted that enforcement would have proceeded as in past TPS terminations if the pause had not occurred. The decision has eased fears among Haitian residents, while legal challenges continue.