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NewsThe Haitian TimesAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade

Governor Hochul requests federal reversal of TPS termination for Haitian and Salvadoran nationals

Governor Kathy Hochul is formally urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reverse the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for individuals from Haiti and El Salvador. The Governor cites the potential loss of hundreds of essential workers in New York as the primary reason for the request.

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Why It Matters

The potential loss of TPS status threatens the legal work authorization of hundreds of essential employees in New York, which could impact local labor markets and service sectors.

Key Facts

  • Governor Kathy Hochul has requested that the Department of Homeland Security reverse the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Salvadoran nationals.
  • The Governor warns that New York faces the loss of hundreds of essential workers within days if the termination proceeds.
  • TPS provides temporary legal work authorization and protection from deportation to eligible foreign nationals.

Who's Mentioned

personKathy Hochul“Governor of New York”locationNew York“State affected by potential labor loss”organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Federal agency responsible for TPS status”locationEl Salvador“Country of origin for TPS recipients”organizationU.S. Department of Homeland Security“Federal agency responsible for TPS status”locationHaiti“Country of origin for TPS recipients”organizationHaitian American Alliance of New York“Community organization reporting on the impact of TPS uncertainty”organizationOffice for New Americans“New York state office providing legal aid to immigrants”personMarkwayne Mullin“DHS Secretary”personDonald Trump“President”