USA07 March, 20261 min read
U.S. Court of Appeals Blocks Trump Administration Attempt to End TPS for 350,000 Haitians
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A divided 2-1 appeals court blocked terminating TPS for roughly 350,000 Haitians. TPS beneficiaries can remain and work legally in the U.S. while the lawsuit proceeds.
D.C. Circuit TPS ruling
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a 2–1 decision on March 7, 2026.
“A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. this week upheld a lower-court decision blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for about 350,000 Haitians in the U.S.”
The panel upheld a lower-court injunction that prevents the Department of Homeland Security from terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for about 350,000 Haitian nationals.
The ruling preserves the status quo while the underlying litigation continues.
Court denies emergency relief
The court's majority wrote that the government had not demonstrated the "irreparable harm" required to lift the injunction.
The court therefore denied emergency relief that would have disrupted protections while the appeal proceeds, a legal finding credited to Judge Florence Pan in coverage of the ruling.
Haitian TPS protections
The decision preserves work authorization for Haitian TPS holders. USCIS guidance automatically extends current Employment Authorization Documents for at least six months.
“The decision immediately shields roughly 45,000 Haitians in Massachusetts from deportation.”
Employers were advised to update I-9 reverification calendars. The ruling immediately shields roughly 45,000 Haitians in Massachusetts from deportation.
Haiti TPS ruling context
Coverage and reaction framed the ruling in the context of Haiti’s prolonged instability and broader administrative moves. TPS for Haitians was first granted after the 2010 earthquake and has been periodically extended amid ongoing gang violence and political instability. Advocates and officials noted the administration’s effort to end Haitian TPS is part of wider attempts to terminate protections for multiple migrant groups.
Haitian TPS status and outlook
The administration may seek Supreme Court review, and a final resolution could stretch into late 2026.
“TPS, which does not provide a path to citizenship, was first granted to Haitians after the 2010 earthquake and has been extended amid ongoing gang violence and instability in Haiti.”
Meanwhile, Haitian TPS holders and employers can generally treat work authorization as stable through the rest of the year while monitoring the litigation and any potential appeals.
