NY nursing homes ask Trump administration to keep Haitian workers' TPS protection

A coalition of about 400 New York nursing homes has appealed to the Trump administration to suspend its decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals working in the sector, citing a potential collapse of the elder-care workforce. In a letter dated August 14, the New York State Health Facilities Association and the New York State Center for Assisted Living warned that the state’s 7,000 Haitian TPS holders, including roughly 7,000 nursing assistants, are essential to meeting strict staffing mandates.

The Archdiocese of New York’s health ministry, Archcare, reported that around 30 Haitian employees have already been let go, while the Northern Metropolitan Foundation said 40-60 caregivers—about 15% of its staff—are affected. Governor Kathy Hochul sent her own protest to Homeland Security Director Markwayne Mullin, but DHS spokespeople argued the move ends “open-border” practices and restores legal immigration norms. The Supreme Court recently upheld the administration’s revocation, leaving the nursing homes to seek alternative staffing solutions or legal remedies for the displaced workers.