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On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), in partnership with the Haitian Bridge Alliance, hosted a national virtual town hall with stakeholders and members of the Haitian community to discuss the implications of the Supreme Court's 6–3 ruling in Mullin v. Doe, which allows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to proceed with terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian nationals.

The CBC and the Haitian Bridge Alliance welcomed more than 500 participants to the emergency town hall, including Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, immigrant families, Members of Congress, immigration attorneys, labor leaders, faith leaders, national advocacy leaders, and community partners from across the United States. Participants examined the legal, humanitarian, economic, and public policy implications of the decision, discussed ongoing litigation and congressional efforts, including S. 4814, and identified coordinated national strategies to protect TPS holders and their families.

In the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling, approximately 350,000 Haitian TPS holders and more than 1.3 million TPS holders and their family members face increasing uncertainty and the risk of deportation. The national town hall provided timely legal and legislative updates while creating space for impacted families to share their experiences and engage directly with policymakers, legal experts, and national advocacy organizations.

During the town hall, Members of the CBC committed to continuing their legislative, legal, and advocacy efforts to protect Temporary Protected Status holders, support impacted families, and hold the Administration accountable for its actions.

The town hall reflects the CBC’s yearslong commitment to advocating on for Haitian immigrants and TPS holders and builds upon the CBC’s June 25 statement and the emergency press conference led by House Haiti Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Yvette D. Clarke and Rep. Ayanna Pressley following the Supreme Court's decision allowing the termination of TPS for Haitian and Syrian immigrants.

Members in Attendance:

• Rep. Yvette D. Clarke, Chair, Congressional Black Caucus (NY-09)

• Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic Leader (NY-08)

• Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Co-Chair, House Haiti Caucus (MA-07)

• Rep. Maxine Waters, (CA-43)

Participants:

• Guerline Jozef, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Haitian Bridge Alliance

• Florida State Representative Dotie Joseph (FL-108)

• Vilbrun Dorsainvil, Haitian Community Testimony

• Geoff Pipoly, Partner, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP; Lead Counsel

• Allen Orr, Founder, Orr Immigration Law Firm, P.C.

• Farah N. Louis, New York City Council, District 45

• Tessa Petit, Executive Director, Haitian American Foundation for Democracy

• Bishop Nicholas Homicil, Senior Pastor, Gospel Tabernacle

• Joseph Dorismond, Secretary-Treasurer, RWDSU/UFCW

• Ruthzee Louijeune, Boston City Councilor

• Rick Swartz, President, Strategic Solutions Washington

• Wade J. Henderson, Civil Rights Leader

• Michaelle C. Solages, New York State Assemblymember District 22

• Yolette Williams, President and CEO, Haitian American Alliance of New York

• Dr. Shirley Plantin, Children and Family Advocate

• Pastor Matthew Pierre of Fellowship Tabernacle of Faith

• Carline Paul, Executive Director, Good Samaritan Relief Inc.

• Vanessa Joseph, Chairwoman, NHAEON

Quote from Rep. Yvette D. Clarke, Chair, Congressional Black Caucus:

“This national town hall comes at a dark moment in our nation’s history. The Supreme Court's decision allowing the Trump Administration to move forward with terminating Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants has created tremendous fear and uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of families across our country. The Congressional Black Caucus has been clear in our opposition to the Administration's efforts to terminate TPS. We believe these actions are not only deeply harmful but fundamentally inconsistent with our nation's values. America should be a place that offers protection to those fleeing humanitarian crises—not one that turns its back on vulnerable families.”

Guerline Jozef, Executive Director of Haitian Bridge Alliance:

“For hundreds of thousands of TPS holders, this is more than a legal battle—it is a fight to keep their families together. Nearly 350,000 Haitian TPS holders and more than 1.3 million TPS holders and their family members now face heightened uncertainty. Many have lived in the United States for decades, are raising U.S.-citizen children, and have become indispensable members of our communities. Our message is clear: we will not allow these families to stand alone. We thank the CBC, under the leadership of the Honorable Yvette Clarke, for supporting Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s discharge petition to extend TPS for three years. HBA and our partners have launched a robust advocacy effort in the Senate to see the companion legislation, S. 4814, passed into law. This town hall will ensure our communities have the information, legal resources, and advocacy tools they need as we continue fighting in the courts, in Congress, and across the country for permanent protections.”

Geoff Pipoly, lead counsel for the Miot plaintiffs:

"Immigrants sustain this country that I love. Representing them is my patriotic honor. Sadly, the Supreme Court's ruling will directly result in many innocent people dying violent, needless deaths. We urge anyone and everyone to call their senators and ask them to co-sponsor S. 4814."