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US Haitian TPS termination and fallout

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Following the Supreme Court’s June 25, 2026, decision and a subsequent U.S. District Court order lifting a legal stay, the Trump administration has moved forward with terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Haitian nationals. Work authorizations expired on July 27, 2026. The policy change has triggered immediate labor and economic disruptions. In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the termination of Haitian municipal employees, ~~noting~~ stating the city ~~is forced~~ was “forced by federal law” to review ~~the~~ work ~~authorization of those without alternative~~ authorizations. The Mayor’s office has offered free legal ~~paths. This follows warnings from nurses’ unions~~ assistance to affected staff, while calling on the President to grant Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to provide economic certainty. Healthcare sectors face significant instability. The Home Care Association of Florida warned that up to 35,000 healthcare workers could be affected nationwide, with specific concerns regarding ~~potential staffing crises~~ Haitian caregivers in ~~hospitals.~~ nursing homes. In Florida, the hospitality industry ~~faces significant instability. Business owners in Miami’s Little Haiti, such as~~ remains volatile; Miami restaurant ~~proprietor~~ owner Ken ~~Sejour, report~~ Sejour reported losing entire management teams, ~~threatening~~ stating the ~~viability~~ end of ~~local businesses. Meanwhile,~~ TPS makes his business future “almost gonna be non-existent.” Community anxiety has escalated as reports of ICE ~~agents detaining individuals near businesses~~ activity increase. In Ohio, some Haitian immigrants have ~~increased community anxiety regarding potential raids. While DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin has warned TPS holders to depart or face arrest, local leaders continue~~ been summoned to ~~seek~~ ICE offices and fitted with ankle monitors. While a federal ~~intervention. Mayor Mamdani has called on President Trump~~ judge recently issued a temporary restraining order blocking the stripping of work permits for immigrants from other nations like El Salvador and Ukraine, the Supreme Court ruling specifically allows the administration to ~~restore TPS or grant Deferred Enforced Departure (DED)~~ proceed with the termination of Haitian TPS. Religious leaders have organized ‘Masses of Solidarity’ to ~~provide economic certainty, while other officials~~ advocate for the community and urge Congress to ~~pass legislation to~~ extend ~~protections for those affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Haiti.~~ protections.

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