Court Clears Path to End Haitian TPS

A 6-3 Supreme Court ruling lets the Trump administration end protected status for about 350,000 Haitians, including many paid caregivers.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Nursing Jobs

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Should the U.S. end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants working in care jobs?

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on June 25, 2026, that the Trump administration can end Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians. Haiti's TPS and the work permits tied to it ended July 27.

Why it matters

Immigrants make up a large share of the direct care workforce, so the termination could strain home care and nursing services across the United States. The loss of work permits affects a workforce that many providers already rely on.

The 6-3 ruling affects about 350,000 Haitians, and immigrants make up 3 in 10 direct care workers compared with 18% of all adult workers. Exactly how many affected caregivers will leave their positions remains unknown.

The players

Ana C. Reyes

U.S. District Judge who confirmed her order blocking the termination was no longer in effect.

Trump administration

The executive branch whose authority to end Haiti's TPS was upheld by the Supreme Court.

The details

Judge Ana C. Reyes confirmed on Aug. 5 that her order blocking the termination was no longer in effect. Affected immigrants include home health aides, nursing assistants, and other paid caregivers, and as many as 58,000 U.S. health aides were born in Haiti.

June 25, 2026: Supreme Court ruled 6-3 permitting TPS termination.
July 27, 2026: Haiti's TPS and related work permits ended.
August 5, 2026: Judge Reyes confirmed the blocking order was no longer in effect.

Workforce Context

Immigrants are a sizable share of home care workers, with 33% of home care workers being immigrants, including 14% who are noncitizens. Home care accounts for 66% of all direct care jobs, so changes to immigrant workers affect this segment most heavily.

Providers short on aides may have to turn away new referrals or cut visits to current clients. New York City is expected to be among the hardest hit, and hospitals may be unable to arrange home care at discharge.

The takeaway

Home care depends heavily on immigrant workers, so policy changes to their status can quickly reduce the number of available caregivers. Patients and families should plan early for home care arrangements.