Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, TPS termination, asylum metering, and LPR moral turpitude ruling; Trump seeks rehearing; Senate bill targets birthright citizenship
Key Questions
What did the Supreme Court rule on birthright citizenship and TPS?
On June 18, 2026, the Court upheld birthright citizenship 6-3 while allowing TPS terminations for Haiti and Syria, asylum metering, and LPR moral turpitude rules. Trump sought rehearing on birthright issues, and legislative efforts continue via Senate bills defining parents as 'invaders.' Dissents signal potential future challenges.
What are the current deadlines and extensions for TPS holders?
Haitian TPS work permits now expire July 24 under court order, with other countries facing July 17 deadlines and 32-day timelines post-ruling. Vermont and Massachusetts holders face job losses, while Florida agricultural workers numbering 22,000 could be affected. Employers received SAVE verification and M-274 guidance updates.
How are employers and states responding to TPS changes?
USCIS issued compliance guidance, but confusion persists with 80% asylum denial rates in some areas and 22,000 pending cases in Cleveland. Advocacy pushes for the American Dream and Promise Act to grant permanent status. Agricultural sectors in Florida and the Carolinas report potential workforce disruptions.
What legislative actions target birthright citizenship after the ruling?
Senator Banks introduced a bill redefining parents as 'invaders' to end birthright citizenship by statute. Trump has kept the issue alive politically despite the SCOTUS loss. Related efforts include H.R. 1689 and S. 4814 amid broader asylum restrictions.
What enforcement followed the Supreme Court decisions?
ICE conducted 10,000 arrests in the five days after the ruling under quieter operations. Broader crackdowns continue with deportation surges, asylum metering, and sanctuary pressure despite the birthright outcome. TPS Somalia extensions provided limited relief pending further litigation.
On June 18, 2026, SCOTUS ruled 6-3 to uphold birthright citizenship, TPS termination for Haiti/Syria, asylum metering (Mullin v. Al Otro Lado), and LPR moral turpitude (Blanche v. Lau). Implementation: 32-day TPS timeline, July 10 work permit expiration; new guidance clarifies July 10 is reference date. Mass. TPS holders sue; Vermont Haitians face job loss. TPS employer compliance guidance issued. Miller's post-decision rhetoric calls for 'fully closed' asylum system. Legislative efforts to end birthright citizenship via statute continue. Trump seeks rehearing—long-shot, but keeps issue alive politically. Dissents signal future challenges. ICE made 10,000 arrests in 5 days following ruling. TPS Somalia court stay extends EAD validity to July 17, 2026, limited relief pending SCOTUS Mullin v. Doe. Work permits expiring for thousands with 1-2 week extensions; Suozzi pushes TPS extension for El Salvador amid deadline. Last-minute TPS work permit extension for Haitians and six other countries: Haitian permits now expire July 24; others in a week. Broader crackdown continues: deportation numbers, asylum restrictions, sanctuary city pressure, and technology expansion all accelerating despite birthright loss. SWFL Haitian TPS holders can keep work permits through July 24 under court order, USCIS confirms; practical SAVE verification guidance. Ohio local data: 26,490 TPS holders, 22,000 pending cases in Cleveland, asylum denial rates up to 80%, confusion among affected communities. TPS Honduras re-registration deadlines for 2026 published, practical guide for Florida holders. Senate bill (Banks) targets birthright citizenship, defining parents as 'invaders' — novel legal theory; follows SCOTUS ruling and Trump's call for congressional action. Comprehensive TPS update post-SCOTUS: July 10 SAVE updates, expiration dates for 7 countries (Haiti July 24, others July 17), congressional efforts (H.R. 1689, S. 4814). TPS Syria procedural update: court-ordered extension remains until lower courts align with Mullin v. Doe, July 24 I-9 expiration hard deadline. TPS placeholder dates updated with M-274 guidance; 540-day auto-extension cap approaching July 22, 2026. Advocacy push for American Dream and Promise Act to grant permanent status to TPS holders and Dreamers. New: TPS ruling could affect 22,000 agricultural workers in Florida and Carolinas.