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Westport homecare agency forced to lay off 50 Haitian CNAs as federal protections end for many immigrants

While the White House argues the program was abused, local immigration attorney Alex Meyerovich describes the policy as a "human disaster" and a racially motivated effort to remove non-white populations.

Frank Recchia

Jul 29, 2026, 9:41 PM

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The Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals has led to immediate layoffs for roughly 5,000 workers in Connecticut.

Elizabeth Francois, owner of the Westport homecare agency Quality Care Services, says she was forced to terminate 50 certified nursing assistants (CNAs).

While the White House argues the program was abused, local immigration attorney Alex Meyerovich describes the policy as a "human disaster" and a racially motivated effort to remove non-white populations.

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