A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit yesterday denied the Trump administration's request to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians on July 24, 2026, ordering that TPS protections remain in effect through at least Monday, July 27, 2026. This is a temporary extension while the court considers the matter further and does not alter the U.S. Supreme Court's June 25, 2026, decision permitting the administration to ultimately move forward with terminating Haiti's TPS designation.
Separately, Mass Senior Care (MSCA) joined Massachusetts business leaders in sending a letter to President Trump respectfully requesting a 12- to 18-month transition period before the termination of work authorization or the removal of Haitian and other similarly situated TPS workers.
In addition, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell also led a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to protect Haitian TPS holders as lawmakers return to session. In a letter to congressional leaders, the coalition called for passage of the Haiti Temporary Protected Status Extension Act (H.R. 1689/S. 4814), which would extend TPS protections for Haiti. The attorneys general also urged Congress to enact legislation providing judicial review of TPS determinations and creating a pathway to lawful permanent residency for long-term TPS holders.
MSCA and AHCA remain committed to advocating on behalf of the long-term care workforce and the residents who depend on it. We appreciate the collaboration of Massachusetts business leaders and Attorney General Campbell's leadership on this issue and will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as additional information becomes available.