Supreme Court: Administration Can Revoke Temporary Protected Status
News June 25, 2026
Update 7/1/26: Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today reminded Massachusetts employers that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for Haiti and Syria and related employment authorizations remain in place.
The Supreme Court’s opinion alone does not require immediate changes by employers. Employers may continue to rely on existing TPS-related work authorization and should await certified judgment and federal implementation guidance before making any employment decisions affecting TPS holders.
The US Supreme Court today issued a 6–3 decision allowing the federal government to move forward with terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and Syria, overturning prior lower court injunctions. The Court concluded that the TPS statute largely limits judicial review of these determinations, reinforcing executive authority over program designations and terminations — a ruling that is likely to have implications for TPS holders from other designated countries as well.
This ruling affects more than 350,000 Haitian and approximately 6,000 Syrian beneficiaries currently authorized to work in the United States. Employers should anticipate potential workforce eligibility changes and expect further guidance in coming days from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding TPS termination, status of employment authorization, and other employer obligations.
AIM and AIM HR Solutions will track updates to share with you.
Employers: Stay Informed on Critical Immigration Updates
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office for Refugees and Immigrants, in partnership with the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD), is hosting a virtual Employer Know Your Rights Info Session covering the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian nationals, as well as related I-9 compliance requirements.
Choose the session that works best for you:
• July 1 | 4:00 PM ET: https://okt.to/uLgK90
• July 2 | 10:00 AM ET: https://okt.to/xdqWM8
Resources collected as of 6/30/2026:
AG Office and Governor Healey
Guidance for Employers Regarding Immigration and Work Authorization
MIRA
Supreme Court TPS Decision: Guidance for Employers – MIRA Coalition
Hirsch Roberts
Why Does the Supreme Court Decision regarding TPS for Haitians and Syrians Matter to Employers? — Clark Lau
Seyfarth
Supreme Court Clears Path for TPS Terminations | Seyfarth Shaw LLP