# Haitian TPS extension debate > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/haitian-tps-extension-debate > Updated: 2026-07-30T13:32:44.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. In early July 2026 Haiti’s government stayed silent after a court ruling that could affect Haitian migrants’ Temporary Protected Status (TPS), leaving the diaspora uncertain about the program’s future. On 30 July 2026 Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey appealed to the U.S. Congress to extend Haitian TPS, warning that ending the program would jeopardize more than 45,000 Haitian workers in the state who are essential in health‑care, long‑term care, transportation, hospitality and construction. The Supreme Court upheld the Trump administration’s termination of Haitian TPS on 5 August 2026, ending the status nationwide. In Massachusetts roughly 10,000 TPS holders lost automatic work authorization, and up to 2,000 senior‑care employees faced job loss. Governor Healey renewed her call to the Senate, urging legislation to restore TPS and highlighting the strain on the state’s health‑care workforce. Massachusetts announced employer guidance, including unpaid administrative leave while workers seek alternate status and a new PROTECT Act requirement for written notice before ICE I‑9 inspections. The narrative tracks a shift from initial silence to escalating political pressure in the United States following the program’s termination. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-30: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey calls on Congress to extend Haitian TPS Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey urges Senate to extend Haitian TPS, warning loss would affect 45,000 workers and strain health‑care services. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/massachusetts-governor-maura-healey-calls-on-congress-to-extend-haitian-tps ### 2026-07-04: Haiti government stays silent on TPS ruling affecting diaspora Haiti’s leaders remain silent after a U.S. court ruling threatens TPS for Haitian migrants, sparking diaspora criticism and accusations of collusion, while a corruption‑unit chief is replaced without comment. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/haiti-government-stays-silent-on-tps-ruling-affecting-diaspora --- Cite as: Haitian TPS extension debate. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/haitian-tps-extension-debate