End of TPS for Haitians Sparks Fear and Uncertainty in Maryland

WHO:

Boston.com - More than 100 elected officials, including Wu and Councilor Louijeune, are urging Congress to extend TPS for Haitians.

CNN - U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes

CNN - DHS Secretary Markwaye Mullin

ABC News - Roosevelt Toussaint, senior pastor of the Word of Life Center

ABC News - Guerline Jozef, president at the Haitian Bridge Alliance

ABC News - Marie D. Fouché, founder and executive director of Safe Harbor Circles

ABC News - Patricia Grace Louis-Jacques, nursing student at Salisbury University

ABC News - Leila Borrero Krouse, immigration specialist with CATA

WHAT:

CNN - The Supreme Court's ruling in Mullin v. Doe ended TPS for Haitian migrants, allowing the Trump administration to terminate the program for approximately 350,000 Haitians.

Fox News - The Department of Homeland Security announced that Haiti's TPS designation would be terminated, effective July 27, and that employment authorization documents issued under the designation were no longer valid.

ABC News - The Word of Life Center in Salisbury, Maryland, reported a significant drop in attendance, with fewer than 250 attendees during a recent service, down from the usual 500.

CNN - The federal judge's order confirmed that Haitian TPS holders can no longer legally work, and many are subject to removal to Haiti, which continues to be one of the most dangerous countries in the world.

CNN - The elder care industry, including nursing homes and home care agencies, is expected to be significantly impacted by the loss of Haitian TPS holders, with Westminster Communities of Florida terminating 12 Haitian TPS holders.

ABC News - Nearly 190,000 Haitian TPS holders were employed in early 2025, contributing an estimated $5.9 billion to the U.S. economy, as well as paying $1.6 billion in federal, payroll, state, and local taxes.

CNN - U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes stated, “The court’s order... is no longer in effect,” confirming the end of TPS for Haitians.

CNN - The Trump administration's decision to end TPS for Haitians has triggered a mass deportation campaign targeting those who had Temporary Protected Status.

ABC News - Attendance at the Word of Life Center dropped to fewer than 250 attendees during a recent service, down from the usual 500.

ABC News - The Word of Life Center canceled events including a bridal shower, yard-sale barbeque, and English-language classes due to community fears.

ABC News - Marie D. Fouché reported more than a dozen arrests of immigrants in recent days, including some with TPS, highlighting the fear within the community.

Boston.com - The officials are calling for the Senate to pass a bill extending TPS for Haitians until early 2029.

CNN - The federal judge's order confirmed that Haitian TPS holders can no longer legally work, and many are subject to removal to Haiti, which is described as one of the most dangerous countries in the world.

ABC News - Attendance at the Word of Life Center dropped by more than half, with the senior pastor stating that normally over 500 people would attend services.

ABC News - The TPS termination has led to community members facing a choice between seeking underground work or returning to Haiti, which many view as a death sentence due to gang violence and poverty.

ABC News - Marie D. Fouché reported more than a dozen arrests of immigrants in recent days, including some with TPS, highlighting the fear within the community.

CNN - A federal judge allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians.

CNN - Approximately 350,000 Haitians were benefiting from TPS, which allowed them to live and work legally in the U.S.

ABC News - Attendance at the Word of Life Center dropped by more than half, from over 500 to fewer attendees.

ABC News - Nearly 190,000 Haitian TPS holders were employed in early 2025, contributing an estimated $5.9 billion to the U.S. economy.

ABC News - The TPS termination has led to fears of deportation and job loss among the Haitian community.

WHERE:

CNN - The decision affects Haitian TPS holders across the United States, particularly in Maryland.

ABC News - The Word of Life Center is located in Salisbury, Maryland, on the Eastern Shore.

ABC News - Salisbury has a population of about 33,000, with approximately 10% being Haitian.

WHEN:

CNN - The Supreme Court's decision occurred in late June.

ABC News - The work permits for TPS holders were not extended on July 27.

WHY:

CNN - The Trump administration argued that TPS was only meant to be temporary and that conditions in Haiti had improved.

ABC News - Many Haitians face deportation to a country overwhelmed by gang violence and poverty.

HOW:

ABC News - ICE is reportedly using tactics such as calling Haitians into their offices for ankle monitoring and warning them not to travel more than 75 miles from their homes.

ABC News - ICE is reportedly using tactics to bring Haitians into their offices for monitoring, including fitting them with ankle bracelets and instructing them not to travel more than 75 miles from their homes.

CNN - DHS Secretary Markwaye Mullin stated, “We’re going after them right now. These individuals can either self-deport or we’ll arrest you and send you back. It’s that simple.”

CNN - Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has begun targeting TPS holders for deportation.

ABC News - ICE is using tactics such as calling Haitians into their offices for ankle monitoring and warning them not to travel more than 75 miles from their homes.

(UPDATED August 6, 2026 08:15 UTC)

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court's decision in Mullin v. Doe has allowed Trump to terminate Temporary Protected Status for approximately 350,000 Haitian migrants. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that Haiti's TPS designation ended on July 27, rendering employment authorization documents under the program invalid. Meanwhile, the Word of Life Center in Salisbury, Maryland, has seen a notable decline in attendance, with fewer than 250 attendees at a recent service, a sharp drop from the usual 500.

(UPDATED August 6, 2026 05:02 UTC)

A federal judge has confirmed that Haitian TPS holders can no longer legally work, putting many at risk of removal to Haiti, which remains one of the most dangerous countries in the world. The elder care industry is bracing for significant impacts from this decision, with Westminster Communities of Florida already terminating twelve Haitian TPS holders. In early 2025, nearly 190,000 Haitian TPS holders were employed, contributing an estimated $5.9 billion to the U.S. economy and paying $1.6 billion in various taxes, while ICE is reportedly using monitoring tactics such as ankle bracelets to track Haitians, instructing them not to travel more than 75 miles from their homes.

(UPDATED August 6, 2026 01:15 UTC)

A U.S. District Judge has confirmed that the court's order regarding Temporary Protected Status for Haitians is no longer in effect, which has led to a mass deportation campaign initiated by Trump targeting those who previously held this status. In the wake of these developments, attendance at the Word of Life Center has plummeted to fewer than 250 attendees, prompting the cancellation of various community events due to heightened fears. Reports indicate that ICE is employing tactics such as fitting Haitians with ankle bracelets and restricting their travel to within 75 miles of their homes as part of their monitoring efforts.

(UPDATED August 5, 2026 23:51 UTC)

More than 100 elected officials, including Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Councilor Louijeune, are urging Congress to extend Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for Haitians. They are calling on the Senate to pass a bill that would extend this status until early 2029. Meanwhile, DHS Secretary Markwaye Mullin has made it clear that the government is taking action, stating, “We’re going after them right now. These individuals can either self-deport or we’ll arrest you and send you back. It’s that simple.”

(UPDATED August 5, 2026 20:31 UTC)

A federal judge has confirmed that Haitian TPS holders can no longer legally work, leaving many facing removal to Haiti, a country known for its extreme danger. This decision is expected to significantly impact the elder care industry, with Westminster Communities of Florida already terminating twelve Haitian TPS holders, while community members grapple with the grim choice of seeking underground work or returning to Haiti. Meanwhile, reports indicate that ICE is employing tactics such as fitting Haitians with ankle bracelets and restricting their travel to within seventy-five miles of their homes, further heightening the fear within the community.

(UPDATED August 5, 2026 18:33 UTC)

A federal judge has allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, impacting approximately 350,000 individuals who were living and working legally in the U.S. This decision has led to fears of deportation and job loss within the Haitian community, particularly in Salisbury, Maryland, where attendance at the Word of Life Center has dropped significantly. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has begun targeting TPS holders, employing tactics such as calling them into offices for ankle monitoring and advising against travel beyond 75 miles from their homes.