The Supreme Court ruled on June 25, 2026, in a 6-3 decision that the Trump administration can terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Haitian and 6,000 Syrian immigrants in the United States. The majority opinion, authored by Justice Samuel Alito, stated that courts do not have the authority to review the Department of Homeland Security's decisions regarding TPS. The court dismissed claims of discrimination against Haitians, asserting that statements made by President Trump did not demonstrate overt racial bias.
Geoff Pipoly and Andy Tauber, lead counsel for the plaintiffs, expressed concern that the ruling would lead to dangerous consequences for TPS holders. Dahlia Doe, a Syrian TPS recipient, described the decision as a devastating blow, emphasizing the uncertainty it creates for families. The TPS program, established in 1990, provides humanitarian relief to individuals from countries affected by crises. The Trump administration argued that conditions in Haiti and Syria had improved, justifying the termination of TPS.
The State Department currently advises against travel to both countries due to safety concerns, citing ongoing violence in Haiti and the lack of safe areas in Syria. Advocacy groups have criticized the ruling, highlighting the potential risks faced by families who may be forced to return to unsafe conditions. Without TPS, affected individuals may seek other legal avenues to remain in the U.S., such as asylum claims.