The Supreme Court issued a 6‑3 ruling in Mullin v. Doe, clearing the way for the federal government to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian nationals.
The decision authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to end TPS protections for roughly 350,000 Haitians and thousands of Syrians nationwide, overturning lower‑court injunctions that had previously blocked the terminations.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a video statement hours after the ruling, pledging solidarity with individuals facing possible deportation.
Mamdani, who describes himself as a communist and Democratic Socialist, urged those concerned about their immigration status to call the city’s Office of Immigrant Affairs hotline at 1‑800‑354‑0365 for assistance.
He highlighted the city’s long‑standing immigrant heritage, noting that more than three million of New York’s 8.5 million residents were born abroad.
The mayor warned that the Supreme Court decision jeopardizes the safety and stability of Haitian and Syrian communities, calling the outcome “cruel” and unacceptable.
City officials indicated that they will continue to provide resources and support to families affected by the termination of TPS, aiming to keep communities together despite the federal policy change.
