'Nonstop calls and community panic' in NY after Supreme Court immigration ruling

Key Points:

• The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to allow the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 330,000 Haitians and 3,860 Syrians, potentially leading to deportations and causing widespread panic among affected communities in New York and nationwide.
• Haitian and Syrian immigrants, along with others from crisis-affected countries, are seeking urgent legal advice as employers begin laying off TPS holders due to expired work permits, impacting livelihoods and community stability.
• Community organizations like Haitian Americans United for Progress and Haitian Women for Haitian Refugees report a surge in calls for help, distributing know-your-rights materials and connecting immigrants with pro bono legal services amid fears of fraudulent attorneys.
• The ruling has also affected community institutions, such as churches, which are experiencing decreased attendance and donations as TPS holders try to conserve resources in anticipation of uncertain futures.
• A bill to reinstate TPS for Haiti is pending in the Senate but faces slim chances of passage in the Republican-controlled Congress, while local officials encourage immigrants to seek legal support through designated hotlines.