U.S. Judge Lifts Stay, Ending TPS for Hundreds of Thousands of Haitian Immigrants
On August 5, 2026, U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes lifted a stay that had blocked the Trump administration’s decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. The ruling implements a June 2026 Supreme Court 6‑3 decision that allowed the administration to end the program. As a result, between 330,000 and 350,000 Haitian nationals in the United States lose work authorization and face deportation. The Department of Homeland Security has begun preparing removals, and ICE has already started targeting some TPS holders.
The decision has immediate economic and community impacts. Employers in Brooklyn’s Little Haiti reported layoffs, and Haitian community leaders in San Diego warned of heightened risk of ICE raids. Congressional representative Ayanna Pressley urged the Senate to pass legislation to restore TPS. The State Department continues to advise U.S. citizens against travel to Haiti because of crime, kidnapping, terrorism and limited health care.
The termination marks the final legal step in a months‑long battle over the program, which had provided protection to Haitians fleeing political instability and natural disasters.
Entities: Ana C. Reyes · Ana Reyes · Ayanna Pressley · Department of Homeland Security · Donald J. Trump · Haitian Bridge Alliance · Haitian TPS holders · Haitian Temporary Protected Status · Markwayne Mullin · United States Department of Homeland Security
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- [● 7 SOURCES] U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes lifted the stay blocking the termination of TPS for Haitians on August 5, 2026. (Federal judge Ana C. Reyes lifted the stay)
- [● 3 SOURCES] DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that the administration will begin deporting Haitian TPS holders. (Markwayne Mullin said the administration will start deportations)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The termination removes work authorization for Haitian TPS holders. (Haitian TPS holders lose work permits)
- [● 5 SOURCES] The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6‑3 decision in June 2026 allowing the Trump administration to end TPS for Haiti. (June Supreme Court 6‑3 ruling)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The U.S. State Department maintains a travel advisory warning against travel to Haiti due to crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, and limited health care. (Travel advisory remains in effect)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Community leaders report layoffs and economic disruption in Brooklyn's Little Haiti and fear of ICE raids in San Diego after the TPS termination. (Brooklyn layoffs; San Diego ICE raid concerns)
- [● 6 SOURCES] The termination ends Temporary Protected Status for approximately 330,000 to 350,000 Haitian nationals in the United States. (about 330,000‑350,000 Haitians lost TPS)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley urged the Senate to pass legislation to extend TPS for Haiti. (Pressley called for Senate action)