July 27, 2026
Los Angeles, Calif. (July 27, 2026) — Today, hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants across the country and thousands here in California will lose Temporary Protected Status (TPS), stripping away their work authorization and immigration protections after many years of living, working, running businesses, and raising families here. The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) stands in solidarity with Haitian communities as they face this moment.
“This isn’t a paperwork change — nurses, caregivers, and small business owners who’ve spent years caring for our communities suddenly face the loss of their livelihoods and the threat of being torn away from their families,” said CIPC Supervising Policy Manager Edgar Ortiz. “TPS exists because Haiti isn’t safe to return to, and this humanitarian program has saved countless lives. Haitian immigrants have shown up for this country for nearly two decades. It’s time we show up for them — with real support, not just words.”
Today’s termination follows the Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. Miot, which cleared the way for this administration to end TPS despite a factual record showing the decision was driven by racial animus. TPS, asylum, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) are not separate fights — they constitute a critical inflection moment for the country, and this administration has made clear that when it comes for one, it comes for all.
Through state funding that CIPC helped secure, legal assistance is available to support people and help them understand how today’s change impacts them and their families, and what other immigration relief may be available. We urge anyone directly affected or who knows individuals who may be impacted by today’s change to connect with a qualified legal services provider before making any decisions.
Directories of free legal organizations are available on the California Department of Social Services’ website here.
CIPC will keep working with impacted communities, legal services providers, and policymakers to protect immigrant Californians, and ensure people facing this moment have accurate information and real support.
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