Supreme Court Clears TPS Terminations; 350,000 Haitian Workers Face July 24 Deadline

The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Haiti, Syria, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen. Work permits expire on July 17 for six countries and July 24 for Haiti, affecting over 350,000 workers. The decision has triggered urgent action from employers, healthcare providers, and immigrant rights groups across the country.

What the Supreme Court decided and when permits expire

On June 25, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Mullin v. Doe and Trump v. Miot that the Department of Homeland Security has authority to terminate TPS designations. The ruling allows the administration to proceed with ending protections that have been in place since 1990 for people fleeing natural disasters and armed conflict.

Work authorization expires on July 17, 2026 for nationals of Ethiopia, Myanmar, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. Haitian work permits expire July 24. The Department of Homeland Security extended these dates multiple times in recent weeks, creating confusion among employers who fired workers before the latest extensions took effect.

Why healthcare and hospitality face a staffing crisis

Over 50,000 Haitian nationals with TPS work in nursing homes and home care across the United States. New York City healthcare leaders have warned of a potential caregiver crisis. In South Florida, Haitian workers fill critical gaps in hospitality and healthcare industries. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine stated the policy to remove these individuals is a mistake and not in the best interest of the United States or Ohio.

Employers across industries have begun dismissing workers whose legal status has lapsed or is set to expire. The Department of Homeland Security cited the Supreme Court decision in notices to employers, saying federal courts were expected to align with the ruling.

Legal challenges continue despite the Supreme Court ruling

The U.S. government pushed out the expiration date for more than 350,000 Haitians covered by Temporary Protected Status from July 10 to July 24, 2026. Former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem determined in November 2025 that Haiti no longer met the conditions for designation. Haiti’s TPS designation was originally slated to terminate on February 6, 2026, but a District Court for the District of Columbia stayed the decision.

Legal experts say the July 17 and July 24 dates are placeholders and further modifications may occur as litigation continues across federal district courts. USCIS has removed the July 10, 2026 expiration date and established new expiration dates of July 24, 2026 for Haiti, and July 17, 2026 for nationals of Burma, Somalia, Yemen, Syria, Ethiopia, and South Sudan.

Advocacy and legislative response

Immigrant rights organizations nationwide are mobilizing. On July 9, a National TPS Rally took place at the Little Haiti Cultural Center in Miami, with coordinated actions across the country. Advocates said the ruling could affect more than 1.3 million TPS holders nationwide.

State leaders are urging action. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell encouraged TPS holders to review legal resources. Senate Bill S.4814 would provide a three-year extension of TPS for eligible Haitian TPS holders. Haitian Women for Haitian Refugees and other organizations are fielding calls from frightened community members and helping families prepare for potential consequences.

Final Thoughts

The Supreme Court’s decision removes legal barriers to TPS termination, but work permit expirations remain fluid as litigation continues. For employers and workers in healthcare, hospitality, and other industries, the next two weeks are critical for planning and seeking legal counsel on next steps.

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