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Hundreds of thousands of Haitians in South Florida could be at risk of deportation due to SCOTUS ruling on TPS
By Joan Murray at CBS4 Miami
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
The Supreme Court has ruled in a 6-3 decision that the Trump administration may proceed with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 350,000 Haitians in the U.S., a decision that places an estimated 160,000 South Florida residents at risk of deportation.Activists say the move could force familie
Key takeaway , a decision that places an estimated 160,000 South Florida residents at risk of deportation.
Why this matters in The Miami
The Supreme Court's decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians has significant implications for Miami 's large Haitian community, with many residents living in neighborhoods such as Little Havana and Miami's northern suburbs. The potential deportation of 160,000 South Florida residents would not only disrupt families but also impact the local economy, as many TPS holders are employed in industries such as healthcare, hospitality, and construction. Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski's call for the US Senate to pass a bill extending TPS for Haiti reflects the concern of local leaders about the humanitarian and economic consequences of this ruling. As the city with one of the largest Haitian populations in the US, Miami will be at the forefront of efforts to address the fallout from this decision, and local residents and activists will likely continue to push for a long-term solution that allows TPS holders to remain in the country.
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Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? The Supreme Court has ruled in a 6-3 decision that the Trump administration may proceed with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 350,000 Haitians in the U.S., a decision that places an estimated 160,000 South Florida residents at risk of deportation.Activists say the move could force familie
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