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Supreme Court Ends TPS for 300,000 Haitians, 3,000 Syrians

8/2/2026

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The U.S. Supreme Court voted 6-3 to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians.
The decision renders more than 300,000 Haitians and roughly 3,000 Syrians undocumented and strips them of work permits.
Employers have begun dismissing TPS holders, including a South Florida agency that fired 18 aides.
Mayor Mamdani announced city support and a free legal hotline (800) 354-0365 for affected residents.

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Story summary

The U.S. Supreme Court voted 6-3 to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians.
The decision renders more than 300,000 Haitians and roughly 3,000 Syrians undocumented and strips them of work permits.
Employers have begun dismissing TPS holders, including a South Florida agency that fired 18 aides.
Mayor Mamdani announced city support and a free legal hotline (800) 354-0365 for affected residents.