AGP Executive Report

TPS Expiration Health Fallout: With the Supreme Court clearing the way, about 350,000 Haitians lost Temporary Protected Status and work authorization Monday, leaving many afraid to seek care—pregnant women included—while hospitals and nursing homes brace for staffing gaps. ICE Enforcement Anxiety: Reports say ICE could ramp up arrests and deportations as early as this week, with communities in Ohio, Florida, New York, and Connecticut preparing for raids and disruptions to daily life. Workforce Strain on Care: Employers and unions warn that losing TPS workers will hit long-term care, healthcare, and other essential services, just as families face job loss and reduced access to doctors. Local Support Networks: Faith groups and legal aid organizations are mobilizing with food, transport, and emergency guidance as people scramble to find new status options. Haiti Clinic Reality Check: In Port-au-Prince, MSF maternity care is being delivered from a former school turned pop-up clinic amid gang violence and scarce services, underscoring why safe return remains a central health concern. Policy Push for Relief: Lawmakers and advocates are pushing new votes and extensions, including discharge efforts, while state leaders call the deportation plans a mistake.

Health Access in Haiti: Bethesda Medical Center in Cap-Haïtien says its 24/7 emergency care is saving lives thanks to solar power during outages, but it still needs a diesel generator for peak loads. Immigration & Health Workforce (US): With Temporary Protected Status (TPS) expiring for Haitians, about 330,000 face loss of legal work authorization, raising fears of staffing gaps in healthcare and other essential services. Community Impact (South Florida): Haitian families in Miami and Palm Beach County report job loss fears, school disruption, and anxiety about deportation to a country the US warns is unsafe. Advocacy & Protection Push: Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski urged “compassionate” protections and warned TPS ending is like sending people back into a “burning house,” while lawmakers and advocates push for extensions. Asylum Process Change (US): A new DHS rule would let asylum seekers be referred to immigration court without first getting interviews, potentially affecting access to timely protection. Public Health Burden (Americas): A PAHO-backed study flags a surge in neurological disorders across the region, listing Haiti among the hardest-hit.

Haitian TPS Expiration: Thousands of Haitian Temporary Protected Status beneficiaries are set to lose work authorization and deportation protections as the deadline hits Monday, with Florida home to about 158,000 people affected; advocates warn this could worsen staffing gaps in healthcare and other essential services as families face fear and uncertainty. HIV Care Funding Cuts: New AIDS 2026 reporting says U.S.-backed PEPFAR disruptions led to about 77,000 fewer children receiving HIV treatment and shuttered about 1,700 HIV service sites worldwide, raising alarms for pediatric care continuity. Neurological Health Surge: A PAHO-backed study flags neurological disorders as a growing burden across the Americas, with Guyana among the hardest hit and Haiti listed among top-affected countries—highlighting gaps in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Haiti Security & Kidnapping: Haitian police are searching for a senior education official kidnapped over the weekend, while authorities report additional security steps as gangs control parts of Port-au-Prince.

HIV Care Under Strain: A new study says U.S.-backed pediatric HIV treatment fell by about 14% after foreign aid cuts, with 77,000+ fewer children receiving PEPFAR-supported care and 1,700 HIV service sites closed—Haiti is among the countries seeing sharper drops. TPS Health Workforce Risk: With Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status set to expire July 27, Haitian communities in the U.S. are bracing for job loss and deportation fears, including in healthcare and elder services where TPS workers keep facilities running. Trauma After Displacement: Humanitarian teams are expanding trauma recovery services for male trafficking survivors as Haiti’s displacement crisis grows, with UN figures citing 1.47 million internally displaced people. Local Health Access: In Haiti’s Grand’Anse, a Catholic community water project is extending a village water system to reduce unsafe water exposure and prevent water-linked diseases. Community Support in Diaspora: In Little Haiti, “It’s Bigger Than Us” held a back-to-school event with free health screenings and supplies for 500+ families.

HIV Care Disrupted: New AIDS 2026 findings say Trump-era PEPFAR disruptions closed 1,700 HIV service sites worldwide and cut 77,163 fewer children off treatment in 2025 vs 2024, with sharp drops flagged in Haiti and other countries. TPS Deadline Pressure: With Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status set to end July 27, courts briefly delayed work authorization in some places, but advocates and lawmakers are urging Congress to extend protections for about 350,000 Haitians in the U.S., warning of major knock-on effects for healthcare and elder services. Local Health Workforce at Risk (US): In Connecticut and Southwest Florida, officials say many Haitian TPS holders work in clinics, elder care, and hospitality—meaning sudden job loss could worsen staffing shortages and patient access. Haiti Displacement & Health Strain: UN-linked reporting puts Haiti’s displacement at a record 1.47 million people, including hundreds of thousands of children, with displacement compounding severe food insecurity and urgent needs for basic services. Safe Water Push (Haiti): A Catholic community project in Pourcine Pic Makaya is extending a village water system to reduce unsafe water exposure and prevent water-linked diseases.

Haitian TPS Deadline Pressure: A Supreme Court greenlight is set to end Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians, but a federal judge and appeals court delays have pushed work-permit fallout to at least July 27, leaving families in limbo and raising fears for healthcare, hospitality, and construction workers. South Florida & U.S. Community Impact: In South Florida and New Bedford, advocates and faith leaders warn that losing legal work authorization will deepen job losses, push people underground, and strain local services—especially elder care. Legal & Political Pushback: Senators and community groups are urging Congress to extend TPS, while rallies in Boston and meetings in Doral press lawmakers for action. Haiti Health & Displacement Context: Meanwhile, Haiti’s displacement crisis is worsening, with UN-linked figures citing 1.47 million internally displaced people and severe food insecurity—conditions that health workers say make safe return even harder. Water & Disease Prevention in Haiti: A Catholic community project in Pourcine Pic Makaya is extending village water access to reduce water-borne disease risk for nearby hamlets. Neuro Health Burden in the Americas: A PAHO-backed study estimates nearly 470 million people in the Americas live with neurological disorders, with Haiti among the highest-burden countries—highlighting long-term care gaps.

Haitian TPS in limbo in the U.S.: After a June 25 U.S. Supreme Court decision cleared the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians, a federal judge and appeals court actions have delayed the shutdown of work authorizations and deportation protections—pushing key deadlines to July 27 and leaving communities in fear, especially in places like Little Haiti (Brooklyn) and Southwest Florida where many work in healthcare, hospitality, and construction. Local health workforce worries: Haitian TPS holders are described as essential caregivers and clinic staff; elder-care and health facilities brace for staffing gaps if legal work status ends. Advocates push for extensions: In Boston and Doral, advocates and lawmakers—including Sen. Chuck Schumer—rallied for Congress to pass bills extending TPS, warning that uncertainty is driving people “underground” and worsening access to care. Haiti displacement and health strain: In Haiti, UN-linked reporting says displacement has reached a record 1.47 million, with women and children heavily affected—raising urgent needs for safe water, nutrition, and basic health services. Neurological disorders burden: A PAHO/WHO-backed study estimates nearly 470 million people in the Americas live with neurological disorders, with Haiti among the highest-burden countries—highlighting long-term care gaps.

TPS Deadline and Health Workforce Shock: A Supreme Court ruling lets the Trump administration end Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians, but a federal judge and appeals court delays termination of work authorizations until July 27, leaving Haitian workers in limbo—especially in Southwest Florida where many work in healthcare, hospitality, and construction; advocates warn nursing homes and home-care services could face staffing gaps as caregivers lose legal permission to work. Community Pushback in the U.S.: Haitian leaders and allies rallied in Boston and met in Doral to urge Congress to extend TPS, saying deportation fears are already driving people underground and disrupting family stability and access to care. Haiti Displacement and Basic Needs: UN and humanitarian partners report Haiti’s displacement crisis has reached 1.47 million people, with women and children heavily affected, while food insecurity remains severe—conditions that raise the risk of illness and strain fragile services. Water Access in Haiti: A Catholic community project in Pourcine Pic Makaya is extending a village water system to reduce long water walks and lower disease risk linked to contaminated water. Neurological Health Burden: A PAHO/WHO-backed study estimates nearly 470 million people in the Americas live with neurological disorders, with Haiti among the highest-burden countries, highlighting long-term care needs.

TPS Deadline Pressure in the U.S.: U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer urged Republicans to protect Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Haitians, warning that ending it will harm health care staffing and families. Legal Back-and-Forth: A federal appeals court temporarily blocked the Trump administration from ending Haiti TPS, keeping work permits valid through at least July 27, but another looming deadline is still driving fear and job losses. Health Workforce Risk in Florida: Advocates warn that tens of thousands of Haitian health workers could lose authorization, threatening nursing home, hospital, and home-care staffing. Humanitarian Crisis at Home: UN and partner agencies report Haiti’s displacement has reached a record 1.47 million people, with women and children heavily affected, alongside severe food insecurity. Neurology Burden Across the Americas: A PAHO study estimates nearly 470 million people in the Americas live with neurological disorders, with Haiti among the highest-burden countries—highlighting the need for long-term care. Hunger Hotspots: FAO-WFP flags Haiti among the world’s most critical hunger hotspots, driven by conflict, climate shocks, and economic collapse. Aid and Access: PEPFAR disruptions are linked to major declines in HIV treatment services for children, including in Haiti. Community Resilience: Local groups in the U.S. are rallying for TPS extensions while Haiti-focused nonprofits expand support like vocational training and livestock programs.

TPS Legal Relief for Haitians: A federal appeals court temporarily blocked the Trump administration from ending Haiti Temporary Protected Status, keeping work permits valid through at least July 27 as legal challenges continue—after earlier extensions pushed the deadline from July 24. Community Health Impact: Florida and South Florida leaders warn that losing TPS work authorization could trigger staffing shortages in nursing homes, hospitals, and home care, affecting elderly and vulnerable patients who rely on Haitian caregivers. Boston Mobilization: More than 100 people rallied at Boston City Hall Plaza urging Congress to extend TPS, with speakers citing ongoing danger in Haiti and fear of ICE raids. Policy Pressure in Washington: Attorney General Kwame Raoul and other state AGs urged Congress to pass bills extending TPS and adding judicial oversight and a path to permanent residency. Hunger & Nutrition Context: New reporting highlights that hunger is easing in Latin America and the Caribbean, but affordable healthy diets remain out of reach—an issue that can worsen nutrition and health outcomes in crisis settings like Haiti. Neurological Health Burden: A PAHO/WHO-backed study estimates nearly 470 million people in the Americas live with neurological disorders, with Haiti among the highest-burden countries—underscoring the need for prevention and long-term care.

Haitian TPS at Health-Care Risk: With a July 24 deadline looming after a June 25 Supreme Court ruling, tens of thousands of Haitian health workers in Florida could lose work authorization, threatening staffing for nursing homes, hospitals, and home care; advocates are pushing for extensions and faster legal review. Policy Push in Washington: U.S. attorneys general—including Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell, New York AG Letitia James, and Florida’s Kwame Raoul—are urging Congress to extend Haitian TPS and restore judicial oversight, warning of major humanitarian and economic fallout. UN Security Focus: The UN-backed Gang Suppression Force asked the Security Council to extend its Haiti mandate through September 2028, outlining benchmarks to reclaim territory, reopen corridors, and rebuild state authority. Food Security Pressure: A FAO-WFP report flags Haiti among the world’s worst hunger hotspots, driven by conflict, climate shocks, and economic collapse. Nutrition & Health Burden: PAHO/WHO-linked research estimates nearly 470 million people in the Americas live with neurological disorders, with Haiti among the highest-burden countries—highlighting gaps in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care. Local Resilience in Haiti: A World Bank-funded PARSA livestock program is supporting family farming in multiple southern and central communes to strengthen food security.

UN Security Council Urged to Act: UNODC Executive Director Monica Juma told the Security Council Haiti needs urgent support to stabilize a worsening governance crisis driven by organized crime, with illicit firearms and cross-border trafficking tightening gangs’ grip. Anti-Gang Mission Roadmap: The UN-backed Gang Suppression Force asked for a mandate extension through September 2028, outlining benchmarks like dismantling gang bases, reopening transport corridors, and protecting critical infrastructure. Maternal Care for Displaced Women: In Hinche, Midwives for Haiti’s Camp Clinic delivers weekly maternal health services, transport, and hot meals to pregnant women and new mothers displaced by violence. Hunger Risk From El Niño: A forecast for a very strong Super El Niño is raising hunger fears for millions, prompting a new anticipatory appeal to protect high-risk communities before peak impacts hit. HIV Services Under Pressure: Ahead of AIDS 2026, new findings link PEPFAR disruptions to major drops in pediatric HIV treatment access, including declines reported in Haiti. TPS Deadline Fallout in the U.S.: As Haitian TPS protections near expiration, U.S. officials and advocates warn of healthcare staffing strain and broader community impacts, while attorneys general push Congress to extend TPS and restore judicial oversight.

HIV Care Disrupted: New research ahead of AIDS 2026 reports PEPFAR disruptions led to 77,163 fewer children on HIV treatment in 21 countries in fiscal year 2025, with major drops in places including Haiti, alongside closures of 1,700 HIV service sites and shortages of key supplies. HIV Funding Rules Tighten: A separate study finds most PEPFAR-funded partners were ordered to restrict activities to fit new U.S. policy limits, narrowing responses to the virus. TPS Under Pressure for Haitians: U.S. Supreme Court rulings and looming TPS end dates are driving renewed calls from state attorneys general and lawmakers to extend Haitian TPS and restore judicial oversight—warning that about 350,000 Haitians face legal chaos and possible deportation, including many working in healthcare and elder care. Gang Control Plan in Haiti: A UN-backed Gang Suppression Force asked the Security Council to extend its Haiti mission through September 2028, with a roadmap focused on dismantling gang strongholds, reopening transport corridors, and protecting critical infrastructure. Maternal Health in Displacement: In Haiti’s Central Plateau, a camp clinic program is bringing displaced pregnant women and new mothers weekly care, transport, and hot meals, as matching donations aim to expand services.

HIV Care Under Pressure: Ahead of AIDS 2026 in Rio, new research warns that disruptions to PEPFAR have led to major service losses, including 1,700 closed HIV/AIDS sites and about 77,000 fewer children receiving US-supported treatment in 21 countries—sharp drops noted in places including Haiti. Supreme Court TPS Ruling: The US Supreme Court cleared the way to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians (and Syrians), with work permits set to expire July 24, raising fears of deportation and knock-on effects for health workers and caregiving capacity. Maternal Health in Displacement: In Haiti’s Central Plateau, a camp clinic program run by Haitian midwives is bringing prenatal and postnatal care, transport, and hot meals to displaced mothers as a matching campaign ramps up support. Food Security Push: Multiple Haitian-focused groups are joining Together for Haiti Match Day to expand feeding and nutrition support in northern regions, aiming to reach families facing rising food insecurity. US–Haiti Security Pressure: A US envoy says the government will move to curb gangs’ use of social media to recruit and fund violence in Haiti, as broader instability continues to threaten public health.

Maternal Health Support: Midwives for Haiti launched Camp Clinic for displaced pregnant women and new mothers in Hinche, offering transport, hot meals, and weekly care as Together for Haiti Match Day begins. HIV Treatment Cuts: Ahead of AIDS 2026 in Rio, a study warns that U.S. PEPFAR disruptions cut pediatric HIV treatment for tens of thousands of children, raising alarms for continuity of care. TPS Fallout for Haitian Health Workers: With U.S. Temporary Protected Status set to end for about 350,000 Haitians, caregivers and nursing staff face job loss and staffing gaps, threatening access to elder and healthcare services. Haiti Gang Money Online: A U.S. envoy says the U.S. will move to stop Haitian gangs from profiting via social media, as deportation plans draw criticism. Local Care Expansion: NEOMED and Mercy Health expanded clinical training rotations across Ohio, aiming to strengthen the physician pipeline in underserved communities. Food Insecurity Funding Push: Ten nonprofits, including Creole Inc. and other Haitian groups, joined Together for Haiti Match Day to scale feeding and health-related support amid acute hunger and displacement.

Food Security Drive: Holistic Haitian Alliance joined the Together for Haiti Match campaign, offering a 50% match for donations (up to $7,000) to help feed families in Northern Haiti, where it reports providing 14,000+ meals monthly. Matched Giving for Haiti: A coalition of ten nonprofits launched Together for Haiti Match Day (July 20–30) as Haiti faces acute hunger, displacement, and strained healthcare access, with donors receiving a 50% match. U.S. TPS Fallout and Health Impact: The U.S. is moving to end Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians, with warnings that deportations could worsen caregiver and nursing-home staffing shortages and disrupt health services. Gang Money Online Crackdown: A U.S. envoy said the government will target violent Haitian gangs’ use of social media to make money, as TPS changes approach. Local Health Capacity: NEOMED and Mercy Health expanded clinical training rotations across Ohio to strengthen the physician workforce. Haiti Humanitarian Snapshot: PAHO reports millions need aid as violence disrupts healthcare and water, with hunger expected to remain severe.