Senator JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, has reiterated his stance of labeling Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, as 'illegal aliens' despite their legal status under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. Vance falsely claims that the use of TPS by Vice President Kamala Harris is illegal and insists that these immigrants remain 'illegal' regardless of their legal protections. The TPS program, established by Congress in 1990, allows nationals from crisis-affected countries to live and work in the U.S. legally. Vance's remarks have drawn criticism for spreading misinformation and have contributed to tensions in Springfield, which has seen harassment and threats towards its immigrant community. The Biden administration recently extended TPS for Haitian migrants through February 2026, emphasizing their legal status. Vance's statements reflect broader Republican immigration policies and campaign rhetoric ahead of the upcoming election.