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US Ends TPS for Haiti, Syria, Yemen After Court Ruling
The US Supreme Court said the government can stop a special protection program called TPS for people from Haiti, Syria, and Yemen.
The program let them live and work in the US because their home countries were unsafe.
After the court decision, the program ended in July 2026.
People who had work permits from TPS can no longer use them, so their employers must check their new documents.
Some courts are still deciding how the ending works, and a judge even stopped a new rule for a short time.
The government said it’s “closing time,” meaning people can stay for a while but can’t keep living there forever without another legal status.
Supreme Court ruled 6‑3 that DHS can end TPS for Haiti, Syria, Yemen.
TPS officially ended July 20, 2026 for Yemen and July 27, 2026 for Haiti and Syria.
Work permits issued under TPS are now invalid; employers must reverify employees.
A federal judge temporarily blocked a DHS policy update on July 21, 2026.
DHS spokesperson said “closing time” meaning holders cannot stay but need not leave immediately.
- Who
- US Department of Homeland Security, Supreme Court, TPS holders
- What
- Ended Temporary Protected Status for Haiti, Syria, Yemen
- Where
- United States
- When
- Supreme Court ruling June 25, 2026; TPS ended July 20/27, 2026
- Why
- DHS legal authority and court decision to terminate TPS
Key facts
- Supreme Court Ruling Date
- June 25, 2026
- TPS End Dates
- July 20, 2026 (Yemen), July 27, 2026 (Haiti & Syria)
- Affected Countries
- Haiti, Syria, Yemen
- Work Permit Status
- Invalidated
- Legal Dispute
- Federal judge blocked policy update July 21, 2026
Quotes
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary
“Syria had made significant progress since its civil war effectively ended with the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024. We describe Syria as a prime example of a country that has come a long way.”
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“What we would say now is it’s closing time, which means you don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here.”
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