US judge ends TPS for 350,000 Haitians
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., allowed the termination of Temporary Protected Status for approximately 350,000 Haitians, ending their legal protections and work permits.
The short version
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., ended Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians. The decision revokes their legal protections and work permits, leaving them at risk of deportation.
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., allowed the termination of Temporary Protected Status for approximately 350,000 Haitians.3,2,1 The decision revokes legal protections and work permits previously granted under TPS.3,2,1 The ruling was issued by US District Judge Ana C. Reyes of the US District Court for the District of Columbia.2
TPS for Haitians was previously blocked by a federal judge before Wednesday's decision.2 The Supreme Court overturned TPS protections for over 300,000 immigrants in June 2026, according to one report.4 ICE agents were reportedly told to delay arrests of Haitians with expired TPS following the Supreme Court ruling.4
Haitian migrants under TPS had their legal status lifted after a federal judge removed a previous block.3 Approximately 350,000 Haitians and Syrians are affected by the expiration of TPS protections, per one report.1
Why it matters
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a temporary immigration status granted to nationals of countries experiencing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary conditions.3,2,1
TPS allows beneficiaries to live and work in the U.S. legally until conditions in their home country improve enough for safe return.3,2,1
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