Thousands of Salvadoran immigrants faced uncertainty after the federal government missed a Wednesday deadline to decide whether to extend or end their Temporary Protected Status (TPS). By Thursday, some Salvadorans had been fired, while others were reinstated after the Trump administration said a TPS announcement would come “at the appropriate time” and that work authorization would continue in the meantime.
WHAT:Uncertainty over whether Salvadorans’ Temporary Protected Status (TPS) would be extended or terminated led to job disruptions and employer confusion about payroll legality.
WHEN:Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The federal government failed to decide by a Wednesday deadline whether to extend or terminate Salvadorans’ TPS.
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