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Supreme Court undermines TPS program, putting 147,000 immigrants in Texas at risk of deportation
By Andrew Schneider | Houston Public Media at Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
The decision focused specifically on Haitian and Syrian immigrants, but legal experts say it could apply to as many as 1.3 million immigrants in the U.S. on TPS, including those in Texas.
Key takeaway The decision focused specifically on Haitian and Syrian immigrants, but legal experts say it could apply to as many as 1.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The Supreme Court's decision on the Temporary Protected Status program has significant implications for San Antonio 's immigrant community, where many TPS holders have built lives and families. With 147,000 immigrants in Texas at risk of deportation, the city's social services and economy could be severely impacted. San Antonio's businesses, schools, and healthcare systems have all benefited from the contributions of TPS holders, who have been able to live and work in the US without fear of deportation due to dangerous conditions in their home countries. The potential loss of these individuals could lead to labor shortages, decreased economic activity, and a strain on local resources. As the city's leaders consider how to respond to this decision, they must also think about the potential consequences for San Antonio's most vulnerable populations, including the US-born children of TPS holders who could be left without parents or caregivers.
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Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The decision focused specifically on Haitian and Syrian immigrants, but legal experts say it could apply to as many as 1.3 million immigrants in the U.S. on TPS, including those in Texas.
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