NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsAugust 28, 2026Hillsborough
Brooklyn restaurant owner reports staff layoffs following expiration of Haitian TPS protections
A Brooklyn restaurant owner reports being forced to terminate long-term employees after the expiration of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants. The business owner describes the resulting labor shortage as having a more severe impact on his operations than the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The expiration of federal immigration protections directly impacts the legal work authorization of employees, forcing small business owners to manage sudden staffing shortages.
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locationBrooklyn“Location of the restaurant.”organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Agency managing deportation flights and public communications regarding TPS stat”personPorez Luxama“Advocate describing community fear and anxiety following TPS termination.”personWesly Simon“Owner of a Haitian restaurant in Brooklyn who reports firing staff due to TPS te”organizationScripps News“Outlet that reported on the impact of TPS termination.”organizationLife of Hope“Organization supporting Haitian immigrants in Brooklyn.”organizationTrump administration“Responsible for the termination of TPS for Haiti.”