Overview
- The Supreme Court heard arguments last week on the Trump administration’s bid to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, with a ruling expected in late June or July.
- Lower-court orders now keep TPS in place, including a February injunction from U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes that preserved status for about 330,000 Haitians while appeals continue.
- Observers of the hearing said the justices may focus on whether courts can review DHS termination decisions rather than on safety conditions in Haiti and Syria.
- Advocates point to State Department Level 4 “Do Not Travel” warnings for both countries and warn that ending TPS would separate families and strip workers from short-staffed hospitals, hospitality, and other local employers.
- Local impacts are stark, with Ohio officials projecting Springfield would forfeit about $300 million in annual spending if deportations proceed, while Massachusetts counts more than 45,000 Haitian residents who rely on TPS.