Press Release: 8/6/2026
AG Campbell Issues Statement On The Termination Of Temporary Protected Status For Haitian Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
8/05/2026
BOSTON — Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today issued the following statement after the United States District Court for the District of Columbia issued an order in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling, officially allowing the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals to go into effect, and ending legal protections for more than 300,000 individuals and families who have lived and worked in the United States for years, including approximately 45,000 Haitian TPS holders in Massachusetts:
“Today’s order effectuates a heartbreaking decision from the U.S. Supreme Court for tens of thousands of families who have built their lives in Massachusetts and across our country.
For years, individuals with Temporary Protected Status have done exactly what we ask of those seeking safety and opportunity. They have worked, paid taxes, started businesses, raised children, and strengthened our communities. They have filled essential roles in our hospitals, schools, and small businesses. They are our neighbors, coworkers, caregivers, and friends.
Imagine a husband and wife who came to the United States from Haiti searching for safety and opportunity. They chose Massachusetts to build their lives, and they stayed here legally, under the protections of Temporary Protected Status, because it was not safe to return to Haiti. They found jobs, became part of their community, paid taxes, and welcomed a child who knows no other home. Now, for senseless political reasons, they are being told by the federal government that they can no longer legally remain here.
We cannot lose sight of the human impact of this decision. Massachusetts will feel the impact in our health care system, our workforce, our economy, and our communities. This decision creates uncertainty not only for TPS holders, but for everyone who depends on the essential contributions immigrants make every day.
My office has done everything within our authority to protect Haitian TPS holders. We challenged these actions in court, partnered with attorneys general across the country, called on Congress, and connected impacted residents with trusted legal resources. While there are limits to what a state attorney general can do when federal immigration policy is at issue, we have never wavered in our commitment to stand with the people of Massachusetts.
This decision is also part of a broader and deeply troubling pattern from the federal administration. Rather than advancing solutions that make life more affordable, more safe, and more hopeful, this administration has focused its efforts on targeting some of our most vulnerable communities – from immigrants, to babies born under birthright citizenship, to trans youth and adults, and others who have long relied on the protections of our laws. These actions create fear, uncertainty, and instability for people who simply want the opportunity to live safely, work hard, and build a better future.
What does it say about our country – about our shared humanity – when families who have built their lives here are suddenly told they no longer belong?
My office will continue to stand with our immigrant communities. We will use every tool available to protect the rights of residents, and ensure impacted families have access to trusted legal assistance and accurate information.
We will never stop fighting for the values that our Commonwealth – and our country – were built upon.”
The Attorney General’s Office encourages impacted residents to seek legal advice from trusted immigration attorneys and avoid immigration scams or “notarios,” who are not licensed to provide legal advice. The Attorney General’s Office has also issued Know Your Rights guidancethat provides information about individual’s rights during encounters with federal immigration officers, as well as an Emergency Planning Guide for Parents with Uncertain Immigration Status, which can help parents identify trusted caregivers and consider legal planning options in the event of detention or family separation.
Throughout this litigation, AG Campbell has worked to protect TPS holders by leading and joining multistate challenges, issuing legal guidance to residents and employers, partnering with community organizations, and connecting impacted families with trusted legal resources. The Office remains committed to protecting the rights of immigrant communities across Massachusetts.
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