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Local advocates respond to Supreme Court ruling on refugees: ‘How do you prepare to say goodbye?’
By Destiny Torres at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· June 25, 2026
· 5 min read
Members of the National TPS Alliance rally outside the Supreme Court in April.(Alex Wroblewski / Getty Images)The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration can revoke Temporary Protected Status from hundreds of thousands of Syrian and Haitians in the U.S.The TPS program was creat...
Key takeaway The TPS program was created by Congress in 1990, forming a pathway for vetted refugees who need protection to live and work in the United States.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The Supreme Court's ruling on Temporary Protective Status will have a significant impact on California's communities, where nearly 80,000 TPS holders reside. As local leaders like Jose Serrano point out, these individuals are integral to the state's social fabric, contributing to the economy and community life. The impending loss of work authorization and lawful immigration status for Haitian and Syrian TPS holders will likely lead to a surge in demand for guidance and support services from organizations like the Orange County Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. Local communities will need to come together to provide a safety net for affected families, particularly those with US-born children who will be torn between staying in the country and accompanying their parents to a potentially unsafe homeland. The ripple effects of this ruling will be felt throughout California, from schools and workplaces to community centers and places of worship.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Members of the National TPS Alliance rally outside the Supreme Court in April.(Alex Wroblewski / Getty Images)The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration can revoke Temporary Protected Status from hundreds of thousands of Syrian and Haitians in the U.S.The TPS program was creat...
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