TPS Endgame: DHS urges Haitians and Syrians to seek permanent status or depart after Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court decision ending humanitarian protections for Haitians and Syrians triggers mass uncertainty for about 356,000 TPS recipients. DHS chief Markwayne Mullin told CNN migrants to pursue permanent residency or leave, offering assistance like a plane ticket and roughly $2,100. TPS has long provided temporary status to people fleeing crises, but its protections are not permanent, and advocates warn the end could force many into detention or deportation, reshaping communities in places like Springfield, Ohio. Republicans criticise the ruling while some lawmakers seek extensions; the program currently covers about 1.7 million people across 17 countries.