TPS status and employment authorizations have been reinstated for Venezuelans temporarily. The decision is being appealed.

The Department of Homeland Security is terminating the humanitarian parole programs for non-citizens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela and their immediate family members, effective April 24^th.

Unless the Trump administration decides to extend these TPS designations, Haitians with TPS will lose authorization to remain in the U.S. and work on Aug. 3^rd. Venezuelans will lose TPS status on April 7^th or Sept. 10^th. Many health care providers employ Haitian and Venezuelan immigrants with TPS.

LeadingAge National has compiled resources for providers covering preparation for, and background on, potential encounters with ICE officials.

LeadingAge NY has urged the Governor and Commissioner of Health to modify the State's non-shortage determination used in assessing staffing penalties. LeadingAge National and AHCA have prevailed in a lawsuit challenging federal staffing mandates.

A U.S. District Court temporarily enjoined the U.S. Department of Labor from requiring certifications aimed at eliminating certain DEI initiatives under a Trump Administration executive order. 

The Trump administration's termination of TPS for Venezuelans with TPS under the 2023 designation will take effect on April 7, 2025. LeadingAge National has provided an update for employers.

Governor Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James issued guidance last week for private health and social services providers and houses of worship on responding to federal immigration enforcement activities.