Overview:
Elected officials in New York and Massachusetts, along with Haitian advocacy organizations, condemned the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision allowing the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians. Governors, mayors, attorney general, elected officials and Haitian leaders pledged to continue defending immigrant communities through legal action, advocacy and public outreach.
NEW YORK — Elected officials and community leaders in New York and Massachusetts quickly condemned the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision allowing the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, swiftly condemned the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision allowing the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians, pledging to continue defending immigrant communities through legal action, public advocacy and local support.
The 6-3 ruling clears the way for the Department of Homeland Security to end Temporary Protected Status for roughly 350,000 Haitians while legal challenges continue
The ruling could affect more than 350,000 Haitians who have been living and working legally in the United States under TPS. Since the decision, elected officials have reassured affected families that state and local governments will continue standing with immigrant communities while advocacy groups intensify pressure on Congress to extend protections.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul described the ruling as part of what she called one of the largest attacks on immigrants and said New York would continue standing with immigrant communities during a news conference following the decision.
New York Attorney General Letitia James
Attorney General Letitia James told TPS holders they were “not alone,” assuring Haitian and Syrian communities they were “seen,” “valued” and that they “belong.” Her office would continue working with community organizations to inform immigrants of their legal rights and pledged to keep defending people who came to the United States seeking safety, she said.
“We will continue to stand with all immigrant communities. We will continue to fight for justice. We will continue to defend the people who come to this country seeking safety and who have strengthened New York each and every day, strengthened our economy, and strengthened us as a City and as a State”
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined Hochul and James at the event, telling Haitian and Syrian TPS holders that New York City remained their home and reaffirming the city’s commitment to protecting immigrant communities.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
In Massachusetts, Governor Maura Healey said the state “stands with our Haitian and Syrian communities. And we always will,” criticizing the ruling and reaffirming her administration’s support for affected families.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu also denounced the decision, saying Haitian and Syrian residents deserve protection and that Boston would continue supporting immigrant families.
Haitian elected officials and organizations mobilization
On June 29 New York elected officials and Haitian community organizations held a community update at Life of Hope in Brooklyn to speak out against the Supreme Court’s decision and urge the community to push congress to act
The National Haitian American Elected Officials Network (NHAEON) together with the Florida Immigrant Coalition, FANM and other advocacy organizations, also condemned the ruling and renewed calls for Congress to pass legislation extending TPS protections for Haitians through 2029.
