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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 8 MIN

Trump ends protection for many Haitian migrants

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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has officially ended for approximately 350,000 Haitian migrants living in the United States, stripping them of deportation protections and legal work permits. The final legal barrier fell on August 5, 2026, when U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes lifted her previous block on the policy to comply with a landmark Supreme Court ruling (Mullin v. Doe). The high court determined that federal courts lack the authority to review or overturn the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) statutory decisions to terminate TPS designations.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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