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NewsThe Haitian TimesAugust 8, 2026Miami-Dade

New York City to terminate municipal employees with expired Temporary Protected Status

New York City is moving to terminate municipal employees from Haiti whose work authorization has lapsed following the expiration of their Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Mayor Zohran Mamdani has requested that President Trump either restore TPS or grant Deferred Enforced Departure to allow these workers to maintain their legal status.

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Why It Matters

This policy change directly impacts the employment status of city workers who rely on federal immigration protections to maintain their work authorization.

Key Facts

  • New York City is terminating municipal employees who no longer possess valid work authorization.
  • The loss of work authorization is linked to the expiration of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals.
  • Mayor Zohran Mamdani has formally requested that President Trump restore TPS for affected individuals.
  • The Mayor has alternatively requested that the President grant Deferred Enforced Departure to protect these workers.

Who's Mentioned

locationBoynton Beach“Location of a business affected by TPS expiration”personJean Morisset“Owner of Tropical Island Restaurant in Boynton Beach, Florida”locationNew York City“The municipality implementing the terminations”personZohran Mamdani“Mayor of New York City”organizationThe Haitian Times“The news outlet reporting the story.”personRoosevelt Toussiant“Senior pastor of the Word of Life Center in Maryland”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”