On July 1, 2026, hundreds of thousands of immigrants received an update stating their work authorizations will expire on July 10, 2026, following a 6-3 Supreme Court ruling issued on June 25, 2026. The decision ultimately allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS), resulting in termination of protected legal immigration status for current TPS holders. Those impacted by the ruling may be subject to removal proceedings and must seek alternative pathways to obtain legal status.
While the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Department of Homeland Security’s authority to terminate TPS for Syrian and Haitian immigrants, lower courts had yet to modify their orders, allowing individuals to continue to work temporarily. The DHS work authorization protections are set to expire on July 10, 2026. If the lower courts order an additional deadline, it would only be a temporary extension and would not provide permanent relief.
TPS holders from Haiti and Syria are not the only ones affected, as the deadline also impacts individuals from countries including Burma, Yemen, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Somalia. When President Trump began his second term, 17 countries had TPS protections. Since then, individuals from 13 of those countries, including Honduras, Nepal, and part of Venezuela’s population, have had those protections removed, affecting around 1.3 million individuals in total.
The Trump administration’s efforts to remove TPS statuses represent one of the largest instances of removal of legal authorization from an established immigrant workforce in U.S. history. With hundreds of thousands of immigrants employed across various sectors of the United States workforce, employers and lawmakers have expressed concern about the potential economic impacts of these losses.
TPS Holders Already Face Additional Challenges
TPS holders have faced various challenges upon Trump’s return to office, in addition to his removal of the protections. Challenges include delayed renewal processes, new fees for petitions, and the inability to work while a renewal application is pending. As a result, tens of thousands of recipients could be out of work as they wait for permits to be approved.
Contact a California Deportation Attorney Today
Reeves Immigration Law Group has over 40 years of experience helping immigrants achieve their desired legal goals and obtain results in the most complex of cases. We understand that the risk of facing deportation is scary, and advise cooperating with local law officials and speaking with a deportation lawyer.
Whether you are worried about your or your loved one’s legal rights or facing possible deportation, contact our team of skilled Los Angeles deportation attorneys today to discuss your specific legal needs.
