AGP Executive Report

TPS Shock for Haitian Health Workers: The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 25 move to end Temporary Protected Status is triggering fear of job loss and deportation for hundreds of thousands of Haitians, including many in health care roles; DHS has set new work-permit expiration dates (July 10), leaving communities scrambling for legal help and stability. Local Fallout in the U.S.: Haitian groups in places like Florida, New York, Massachusetts, and Spokane say the ruling could mean family separation, reduced access to care, and wider economic strain as work authorizations expire. Haiti’s Care Under Pressure: In Haiti, renewed armed clashes are driving fresh displacement in Artibonite and West, while violence has forced Doctors Without Borders to suspend maternity services in Cité Soleil—cutting off maternal and reproductive health for thousands of women. Medical Students Demand Hospital Access: In Port-au-Prince, Haitian medical students marched to demand reopening and relocation of a major public hospital after gang violence shut it down, with police firing tear gas and live rounds during the protest. Heat Risk for the Region: NOAA issued an extreme heat advisory for the Dominican Republic and highlights high danger across Hispaniola, raising public health concerns for vulnerable communities.

Haiti Health & Care Under Pressure: Medical students in Port-au-Prince marched to demand the reopening of the University Hospital of Haiti (General Hospital), but police fired tear gas and live rounds, injuring a student—highlighting how gang violence and security crackdowns are disrupting training and care. Extreme Heat Risk: NOAA issued an “Extremely Severe” heat advisory for the week of July 1–7, flagging Hispaniola (including Haiti) for dangerous temperatures that can threaten public health. Humanitarian Health Supplies: WFP’s airbridge delivered 60 tonnes of vaccines and medical supplies to Port-au-Prince to support emergency preparedness ahead of cyclone season. Displacement and Maternal Care Disrupted: New clashes in Haiti’s Artibonite and West departments are driving fresh displacement, while MSF suspended maternity services in Cité Soleil, cutting access to maternal and reproductive healthcare for thousands of women and girls. U.S. TPS Ruling Echoes Back to Haiti: After the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to end TPS for Haitians and Syrians, Haitian communities in the U.S. reported fear and uncertainty—raising concerns about health and caregiving staffing and the wellbeing of families with ties to Haiti.

Humanitarian Health Supply: A WFP airbridge delivered 60 metric tonnes of vaccines and medical supplies to Port-au-Prince, aiming to boost Haiti’s emergency preparedness ahead of cyclone season. Haiti’s Health Access Under Pressure: Medical students in Port-au-Prince plan a new July 1 march demanding the relocation of the shuttered State University Hospital of Haiti (HUEH), after earlier protests were met with tear gas. U.S. TPS Fallout for Haitian Health Workers: The Supreme Court ruling ending TPS for Haitians is triggering fear and community disruption across U.S. cities, with reports of reduced activity in Haitian neighborhoods and concerns about staffing gaps in health care and home care. Venezuela Quake Health Risks: After twin earthquakes, aid groups warn that damaged water and sanitation systems raise the risk of outbreaks like cholera and typhoid, as rescue efforts continue amid a rising death toll. Community Support & Care: Haitian-focused organizations and advocates are organizing in the U.S. to help people navigate next steps after TPS ends, while international aid groups push to keep medical support flowing to disaster-affected regions.

Haiti Health & Safety: Medical students in Port-au-Prince say they’ll march again July 1 after tear-gassing during a June 22 protest over the shuttered State University Hospital of Haiti (HUEH), demanding relocation so training and care can resume. US Immigration & Health Workforce: The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians, leaving Haitian communities in places like Springfield, Ohio and across the U.S. facing fear, uncertainty, and potential job losses—especially in health care and elder support roles. Community Impact in the US: Haitian residents described panic and sleeplessness after the ruling, while advocates push Congress for longer-term protection. Venezuela Earthquake Humanitarian Needs: Back-to-back quakes in Venezuela have killed more than 1,700 and injured thousands, with rescue chances fading and displaced families needing shelter, food, and water—highlighting how disaster response capacity affects health outcomes. Travel Risk for Haitians: Multiple governments keep Haiti on “do not travel” advisories due to kidnappings, gang violence, and unsafe conditions, adding pressure to already strained health access.

Haitian TPS Fallout: The U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision clears the way for ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, leaving hundreds of thousands facing uncertainty and possible deportation—sparking panic and urgent calls for Congress to act, including in communities like Springfield, Boston, Connecticut, Indiana, and New York where leaders warn about health and safety impacts as people lose legal stability. Humanitarian Crisis in Venezuela: After back-to-back earthquakes, Venezuelans keep searching for survivors as the death toll climbs past 1,700 and an aftershock hits La Guaira; relief groups stress the need for food, water, and coordinated rescue as thousands remain homeless. Health Systems Legacy (Trauma Care): San Diego marks the legacy of Dr. A. Brent Eastman, whose regional trauma system helped drive preventable trauma deaths down dramatically—an example of how organized emergency care can save lives. Local Health Context: Rising food insecurity in Haiti is worsened by gas prices, adding pressure to already strained access to nutrition and basic services.

Venezuela Earthquake Response: After twin quakes in La Guaira, rescue teams are racing against time as death toll reports climb past 1,400 and tens of thousands are missing; aid groups stress the urgent need for search-and-rescue, emergency health care, and safe water and sanitation, while engineers warn that weak public housing and poor building enforcement may have worsened collapses. Disaster-Ready Medicine: Spain’s emergency unit and other international responders are deploying specialized search tools and medical support, showing how fast coordination can save lives when local systems are overwhelmed. Haiti Health & Safety at Home: In Haiti, rising gas prices tied to global conflict are driving up transport and food costs, deepening acute food insecurity for millions and pushing families toward unsafe coping like “dirt cookies.” TPS Shock for Haitian Health Access Abroad: In the U.S., a Supreme Court ruling ending TPS for Haitians is triggering fear of deportation and major knock-on effects for health workers and long-term care staffing, with community leaders warning of clinic and hospital strain. Community Action: Haitian leaders and advocates are urging practical next steps—legal guidance, community support, and pressure for renewed protections—while families try to protect children’s schooling and access to care.

Food Security & Health: Rising gas prices tied to the Middle East conflict are driving up transport and food costs in Haiti, worsening an already severe hunger crisis affecting nearly six million people, with reports of families resorting to “dirt cookies” and other unsafe foods. Disaster Response & Water: A new global map highlights how safe drinking water remains out of reach for billions, underscoring the health risks Haiti faces when clean water and sanitation are limited. Venezuela Earthquakes: After twin quakes, the death toll in Venezuela has climbed to about 1,430 with tens of thousands missing; aid and medical support are urgently needed as hospitals and basic services struggle. U.S. TPS & Haitian Health Access: In the U.S., Homeland Security says Haitians on temporary protected status should seek permanent residence or leave, following a Supreme Court move that could trigger deportations—sparking fears of disruptions to families, work, and healthcare staffing tied to Haitian communities. Community Action: A Haitian community action guide urges TPS holders and allies to organize now, find local resources, and prepare for changing guidance.

TPS & Haitian Health Access: U.S. Homeland Security chief Markwayne Mullin said Haitians on temporary protected status should seek permanent residence or leave, after a Supreme Court decision cleared the way to end TPS for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians—while the State Department warns travel to Haiti remains unsafe. Ohio’s Healthcare Workforce: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine called ending Haitian TPS a “mistake,” saying Haitians are vital to manufacturing, food, and especially healthcare jobs, including caregiving for older adults and nursing home residents. Humanitarian Disaster Response: In Venezuela, twin earthquakes have killed about 1,430 people with over 50,000 missing; UNICEF says 1.8 million people need help, and rescue teams warn the survival search is narrowing as sanitation and basic needs become urgent. Safe Water Gap: A new global map highlights that over 2 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water—an ongoing public health risk that hits hardest where infrastructure is weakest.

Venezuela Earthquake Response: Twin quakes have killed at least 1,430 people, with tens of thousands still missing and millions at risk of lacking sanitation and basic services; rescuers say the first 72 hours were crucial, but international teams and first aid flights are now arriving as public anger grows over slow local action. Humanitarian Needs: UN estimates suggest up to 6.76 million people could be affected, with urgent gaps in shelter, safe water, hygiene, healthcare, and protection. Haitian TPS Pressure: After a U.S. Supreme Court ruling clearing the way to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, Haitian leaders are urging TPS holders to avoid panic, seek legal guidance, and push Congress for Senate protections and longer-term residency pathways. Justice & Health System Support in Haiti: Haiti’s Prime Minister chaired a workshop to strengthen specialized courts and forensic capacity, including training forensic pathologists and rehabilitating the Institute of Forensic Medicine—aimed at improving case handling for mass crimes and complex financial offenses.

Venezuela Earthquake Response: Twin quakes have killed at least 920–1,430 people and left tens of thousands missing, with UN agencies warning up to 6.76 million people may need emergency shelter, safe water, sanitation, hygiene, healthcare, and protection. Search-and-rescue teams from at least 17 countries are mobilizing, while residents in La Guaira and near Caracas have been digging through rubble—at least one newborn was pulled alive about 32 hours after the quake. Haiti Health & Safety Governance: Haiti’s Prime Minister and Justice Minister convened a workshop to operationalize specialized judicial units for mass crimes and complex financial offenses, with partners backing forensic medicine training and the Institute of Forensic Medicine. Haiti Education Access: The Ministry of National Education confirmed state exams for 9th AF, CEF, and ENIJE will run June 29–July 2, with expected 189,849 candidates and hot meals planned during breaks. US TPS Shock for Haitians: The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, triggering fear of job loss, deportation, and wider strain on healthcare and caregiving workforces; Haitian leaders are urging TPS holders to seek legal help and push Congress for extensions.

Supreme Court & Haitian TPS: The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians (and Syrians), leaving hundreds of thousands facing loss of work permits and deportation risk while legal fights continue—sparking urgent warnings from Haitian communities and health-sector leaders about staffing and care disruptions. Healthcare Workforce Fallout: Nursing homes and disability-care agencies say they could lose direct-care workers, worsening already tight staffing and threatening access for patients who rely on Haitian caregivers. Local Haitian Community Alarm (US): From Ohio to Massachusetts, advocates and elected officials condemned the ruling as “cruel,” citing Haiti’s Level 4 “Do Not Travel” conditions and fears for children and families. Haiti Health Disruption at Home: In Haiti, UN OCHA reports gang violence displacing thousands and disrupting health services, including Doctors Without Borders suspending maternity care in Cite Soleil—while insecurity also limits access to essential services. Venezuela Earthquake Aid (Regional Health Link): As Venezuela’s quake death toll rose to about 920 with tens of thousands missing, international medical and rescue teams mobilized, and Haiti’s government expressed solidarity—highlighting how regional disasters strain health systems and logistics.

Supreme Court & Haitian TPS: A 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court ruling clears the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians (and Syrians), putting hundreds of thousands at risk of losing work authorization, healthcare access, and legal stability—sparking alarm from Massachusetts officials, healthcare unions, and Haitian community leaders who warn of staffing and patient-care disruptions. Healthcare Fallout: Advocates say the decision could directly hit nursing homes and home-care services that rely on Haitian workers, with communities in places like Florida, Ohio, and New York bracing for a surge in urgent support needs. Venezuela Earthquakes & Medical Response: In Venezuela, twin quakes have pushed the death toll to 589 as rescuers race to find survivors; the U.S. has sent specialized search-and-rescue teams and medical equipment, while aid groups continue mobilizing clinics and relief supplies. Community Resilience in the Diaspora: Haitian soccer mentors in Boca Raton and Haitian World Cup celebrations in Little Haiti highlight how sport and community networks are supporting youth and mental wellbeing amid broader uncertainty.

Immigration & Health Access: The U.S. Supreme Court (6-3) cleared the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 350,000 Haitians and about 6,000 Syrians, stripping deportation protections and work authorization—an outcome critics warn could trigger a healthcare staffing crisis because many TPS holders work in hospitals, nursing homes, and home care. Community Fallout in the U.S.: Haitian communities in places like Miami, New York’s Little Haiti, Long Island, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Florida reacted with fear and anger, as officials urged people to seek legal help and reassured residents that schools and medical care should continue. Asylum Restrictions at the Border: In a separate 6-3 ruling, the Court also backed limits that let authorities turn away asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border, further tightening pathways to safety. Haiti Humanitarian Pressure: Rights groups and UN experts said the decision risks worsening Haiti’s already severe crisis, where access to food, water, shelter, and medical care remains limited.

Supreme Court & Haitian TPS: On June 25, the U.S. Supreme Court (6-3) cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians (and Syrians), limiting court challenges and allowing deportation protections to be withdrawn while legal fights continue. Health & Care Impact: Massachusetts officials warned the ruling could disrupt health and elder care work, where many TPS holders are employed, raising fears for patients and families who rely on caregivers. Community Shock in Florida: In South Florida, Haitian residents and advocates described immediate worries about work permits, access to services, and who will care for older relatives if TPS ends. Border Restrictions: In a separate decision, the Court also backed limits that can turn away asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border, adding pressure to an already strained protection system. Disaster Response Link: While Haiti-related policy dominated headlines, U.S. rescue teams were also deployed to help after Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes, underscoring how quickly health and emergency needs can escalate.

World Cup & Community Health: Brazil sealed a 3-0 win over Scotland in Group C, with Vinícius Jr scoring twice and Neymar returning late, keeping the tournament’s momentum high as fans pack stadiums and cities—an energy that can also raise health risks like dehydration and injury if crowds don’t plan for heat and recovery. Haiti in the Spotlight: Haiti’s World Cup run ended after a 4-2 loss to Morocco, but the team’s early goal and spirited play drew attention to the need for better sports medicine and access to care for athletes. Injury Watch: Brazil also faced a fitness scare with Raphinha sidelined by a hamstring issue, a reminder that timely treatment and rehab matter for performance and long-term wellbeing. Conflict-Related Violence: A new report highlights how stigma after conflict-related sexual violence can trap survivors in silence—underscoring the importance of survivor-centered health and psychosocial support.

World Cup Health & Safety: FIFA’s mandatory hydration breaks are under scrutiny as heat and heavy rain push conditions during matches, raising concerns about whether breaks are enough to prevent heat-related illness. Injury Watch: Brazil winger Raphinha is dealing with a right-thigh muscle injury after being forced off vs Haiti, with the CBF saying he’ll stay with the squad for recovery ahead of the Scotland match. Haiti in the Spotlight: Haiti is eliminated from Group C after losses to Scotland and Brazil, while Morocco’s final-day match vs Haiti could shape who advances. Access to Care & Rights: A federal judge ordered release of a Haitian asylum seeker with mental illness, citing unconstitutional detention practices—highlighting ongoing gaps in healthcare and due process for detained migrants. Immigration Policy Pressure: Coverage also points to tightening asylum outcomes for Haitians and other immigrants, with approval rates dropping sharply at U.S. immigration courts. Community Health & Support: A Haitian immigrant community story from Columbus shows how immigration status can delay work and education plans, affecting wellbeing as graduates navigate uncertain futures.