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Readout of Congressional Black Caucus & Haitian Bridge Alliance National Town Hall on Temporary Protected Status

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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."

Joint Statement from Tri-Caucus Chairs on Supreme Court’s Ruling Upholding Birthright Citizenship

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus— Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), and Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-09) —released the following joint statement on the Supreme Court ruling that the Trump administration’s Executive Order to limit birthright citizenship is unconstitutional in Trump v. Barbara:

“Today’s decision affirms a fundamental constitutional principle that has defined our nation for generations: every child born in the United States is a citizen of the United States.

“This promise was established by the Fourteenth Amendment, affirmed by the Supreme Court in the 1898 case United States v. Wong Kim Ark, and codified into federal law. While President Trump believes he is above the law, today’s ruling serves as a reminder that he cannot override the Constitution or deny people the rights it guarantees with a stroke of a pen. His effort to end birthright citizenship and redefine who gets to be an American has failed.

“As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, we stand united in rejecting Trump’s dangerous and exclusionary vision of America. We are American, we belng here, and we will continue to defend birthright citizenship for generations to come.”

Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Supreme Court Ruling to Further Weaken Voting Rights Act

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:

“Two months after the Trump Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais gutted key protections of the Voting Rights Act, the Court’s conservative supermajority has taken another step to threaten the rights of Black and minority voters.

“This week, the Court declined to hear a challenge to an Arkansas law that criminalizes assisting more than six voters in casting their ballots, leaving that restrictive law in place. The Court also allowed a 2025 ruling to stand that dismantles the private right of action under Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act.

“As a result, in the seven states under the jurisdiction of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals—Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota—private individuals and organizations can no longer bring lawsuits to protect voters with disabilities and those who face language barriers.

“These actions significantly weaken the ability to challenge discriminatory practices and safeguard access to the ballot box.

“In the wake of the Callais decision, Black political representation has come under direct and coordinated assault. Across the South, Republican-led legislatures and governors have moved swiftly to redraw congressional maps ahead of the November election in a deliberate effort to dilute voting strength, reduce representation, and roll back decades of hard-fought civil rights progress secured under the Voting Rights Act.

“The Supreme Court has once again advanced extreme right-wing ideology from the bench, but it does not have the final word—the American people do.

“Despite these actions and ongoing efforts to tilt the playing field, we are confident in our path to victory this November. And when we win, we will advance the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act alongside critical reforms—including eliminating the filibuster and reforming the Supreme Court—to ensure fairness, accountability, and equal representation under the law.”

Congressional Black Caucus Statement on DOJ Efforts to Halt Illinois' Local Reparations Restorative Housing Program

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:

“During a time when we should be celebrating the accomplishments, culture, and continued liberation of our people, the Trump Administration attempted to commandeer the commemoration of Juneteenth to launch its latest federal attack on a local reparative housing program in Evanston, Illinois, created to redress the city’s documented history of housing discrimination. The Congressional Black Caucus condemns the ongoing attacks on reparative measures and the undermining of reparative efforts across the country.

“From 1919 to 1969, local zoning laws and restrictive housing covenants systematically enforced segregation, suppressed Black homeownership, and stymied economic and political mobility. The Evanston City Council’s Local Reparations Restorative Housing Program directly addresses decades of government-sanctioned harm by providing funds for home purchases, mortgage assistance, property repairs, and direct payments to eligible Black residents and their direct descendants. It is a model of what local accountability looks like.

“In response, President Trump’s Acting Attorney General, Todd Blanche, joined the right-wing extremist group Judicial Watch in opening an anti-civil rights investigation to intimidate Black families through federal litigation. Instead of protecting the most vulnerable, the Department of Justice (DOJ) appears to believe that dismantling reparative justice efforts to counteract decades of racial discrimination is a top priority.

“What this administration is doing is not an isolated act. It is a coordinated campaign. This latest move by DOJ follows a pattern: DOJ’s threats targeting Buncombe County, North Carolina’s reparations program; the Administration’s stripping of appropriations for the District of Columbia’s Reparations Foundation Fund and Task Force as part of the $1.1 billion in cuts to D.C.’s budget; the Administration’s efforts to subvert the use of the Treasury Judgment Fund, historically used to compensate Black and Native American farmers subjected to federal discrimination, through its proposed $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund; and its failure to use DOJ resources to remedy the impacts of the Tulsa Race Massacre following the first-ever Review and Evaluation of the Massacre.

“Reparations for Black people aren’t unique or unprecedented. Municipal, county, and state governments across the country are advancing reparative justice efforts in an attempt to rectify centuries of government-sanctioned discrimination. The overwhelming majority of CBC members have reparations efforts in our own backyards, and our constituents deserve federal leadership that meets that work with support, not sabotage. As the American people plead with this administration to lower the cost of living, this administration continues, without fail, its steadfast efforts to dismantle tools of economic, social, cultural, and political mobility.

“The Congressional Black Caucus will not stand by while MAGA extremists turn a weaponized DOJ against our communities and wage war on reparative justice. We stand fully in support of the City of Evanston, its Reparations Committee, and the residents it serves, as this community represents a viable example of repair. We cannot allow the Administration to actively work to derail initiatives designed to promote equity and remedy generations of discrimination. Our federal obligation is clear: to advance a robust reparative justice agenda that provides the wraparound support our communities need and the redress they are owed. The time for acknowledgment, accountability, and repair is now, and we will not be deterred in establishing a reparative future for the next 250 years of this nation.”

Statement from CBC Chair Yvette D. Clarke and Former Chairs Steven Horsford and Joyce Beatty in Response to Comments by Senator Elissa Slotkin

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), and former Chairs Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Rep. Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement in response to recent comments regarding House Democratic leadership by Sen. Elissa Slotkin:

“With respect to Senator Elissa Slotkin: House Democrats don’t need a lesson on reading the political moment from someone who handed Donald Trump one of the most corrupt cabinets in American history. Voting to confirm Kristi Noem and six other Trump Cabinet secretaries is not the posture of someone who ‘understood the moment’ after 2024. Before attempting to weigh in on House Democratic leadership, Senator Slotkin should account for her own role in enabling a racist administration whose policies have caused profound harm to the safety, security, and economic well-being of the Black communities that we represent.

“Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has worked tirelessly to hold the line for working people every single day and has led the House Democratic Caucus with discipline, clarity, and results. We’re focused on delivering for the American people—not relitigating leadership from the other chamber or posturing for higher office in 2028.

“The Congressional Black Caucus and House Democrats are united behind Leader Jeffries and remain focused on lowering costs for working families, defending our democracy, protecting fundamental rights, and taking back the House majority this November—not engaging in distractions that only serve to divide Democrats at a moment when unity and resolve are essential.”

Correction (June 27, 2026): An earlier version of this press release incorrectly stated that Senator Elissa Slotkin voted to confirm Pam Bondi. Senator Slotkin did not vote to confirm Pam Bondi. The statement has been updated to remove that reference. No other portions of the statement have been changed.

CBC Statement on Supreme Court Allowing Trump Administration to Terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian Immigrants

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:

“Today, the conservative supermajority on the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump Administration, allowing it to continue its racist plan to strip Temporary Protected Status from nearly 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, subjecting many to deportation amid Haiti’s extreme humanitarian, political, and economic crises.

“President Trump has repeatedly disparaged Haitian communities with misinformation, dehumanizing rhetoric, and racist language. Instead of working to lower the cost of living for hardworking American families, President Trump has once again returned to the same racist playbook of targeting immigrant communities for political gain.

“To be clear, the decision to terminate TPS could be a death sentence for many Haitians living in the U.S. This administration would rather put the lives of hundreds of thousands of Haitians on the line than show any level of human decency. At our best, America stands as a beacon of hope—a country that welcomes and protects those fleeing humanitarian crises, political persecution, and economic hardship.

“In March, a bipartisan majority in the House successfully passed legislation to extend TPS for Haiti through a discharge petition led by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. Given today's ruling by the Court, the Senate must immediately take up the companion legislation led by Senator Edward Markey and Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester to protect Haitians from the cruel and callous actions of the Trump Administration.

“The Congressional Black Caucus will continue working in lockstep with partners and community advocates to ensure that Haitian and Syrian TPS holders are protected.”

Leaders of CPC, CBC, CHC, CAPAC Introduce Resolution Calling For Reforms To Protect Democracy

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, leaders of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) announced a new House resolution calling for reforms to restore voting rights in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais.

The resolution calls for the House to adopt legislation to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and, in the next pro-democracy governing moment, the elimination of the 60-vote threshold in the Senate and enactment of structural change to the Supreme Court.

The resolution also raises the alarm about a years-long campaign by the Supreme Court’s rightwing majority to undermine minority representation nationwide and highlights the threat that the Court’s far-right majority poses to Congressional efforts to advance workers’ rights, curb executive power, and combat corruption.

The resolution is co-led by CPC Chair Greg Casar (TX-35), CBC Chair Yvette Clarke (NY-9), CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), CAPAC Chair Grace Meng (NY-6), and cosponsored by ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Hank Johnson (GA-4).

The resolution is endorsed by: Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote), Demand Justice, Democracy for America Advocacy Fund, Empowering Pacific Islander Communities (EPIC), End Citizens United, Everybody Votes Campaign, Free Speech For People, Greenpeace USA, Indivisible, Japanese American Citizens League, Lawyers for the Rule of Law, League of Conservation Voters, MoveOn, National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum, National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund, National Organization for Women, NCNW, OCA-Greater Los Angeles Chapter, Organized Power In Numbers, Progressive Caucus Action Fund, Public Citizen, Reproductive Freedom for All, Secure Elections Network, Stand Up America, Take Back the Court Action Fund, TakeItBack.Org, The African American Policy Forum, Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice, and Voto Latino.

A full copy of the resolution can be found here. Members announced the resolution at a press conference that can be found here.

Democrats have proposed a variety of structural changes to the Supreme Court including: establishing a binding code of judicial ethics for Supreme Court Justices, imposing the $50 Congressional gift ban on Supreme Court Justices, reform of the shadow docket and Certiorari process, 18-year term limits for Supreme Court Justices, and expanding the size of the Supreme Court to match the number of federal judicial circuits.

Quote from Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), Chair, Congressional Black Caucus:

“In the wake of the Callais decision, Black political representation has come under direct assault. Republican-led legislatures are moving to dilute Black voting strength, weaken Black representation, and reverse decades of hard-fought civil rights progress secured through the Voting Rights Act. This moment is about whether every American, regardless of race or ZIP code, has a voice in our democratic process. Democrats believe the right to vote is foundational, and we will continue using every tool available—legislative, political, and moral—to defend voting rights and ensure that all communities have a meaningful voice in the decisions that shape their lives. We will not be deterred, because the promise of American democracy demands that every voice is heard, every vote is counted, and every community is fully represented.”

Readout of the Congressional Black Caucus Roundtable on Reparative Justice Legislative Strategy

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) held a convening on reparative justice legislative strategy on Capitol Hill. Led by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, the discussion brought together CBC Members, policy experts, advocates, and movement leaders to explore strategies for advancing a comprehensive federal reparative justice agenda.

The convening reflected the CBC’s ongoing commitment to addressing the enduring harms of slavery, segregation, and systemic racism through policies that promote accountability, equity, and repair. The roundtable allowed participants to examine opportunities to strengthen coordination across federal, state, local, and institutional reparations efforts, as well as pathways for building broader public understanding and support for reparative justice initiatives.

As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, CBC Members and attendees emphasized the importance of confronting historical injustices and addressing the persistent racial disparities that continue to impact Black communities nationwide. Participants discussed how reparative justice can serve as a unifying framework for advancing policies that acknowledge historical harm while promoting greater economic opportunities and civic participation.

The roundtable also provided an opportunity for CBC Members and participants to assess the current reparations landscape, identify legislative priorities, and explore strategies for coalition-building across communities, advocacy organizations, academia, and partners in government. The discussion highlighted the growing number of reparative initiatives advancing across the country in CBC member districts, and underscored the importance of connecting these efforts to a broader national agenda.

Participants also discussed several federal proposals that seek to advance truth-telling, accountability, and repair, including H.R. 40, legislation to establish a Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Commission, the GI Restoration Act, and the Third Reconstruction Resolution. Throughout the discussion, participants emphasized that reparative justice extends beyond financial compensation and encompasses a range of policies designed to address longstanding inequities in housing, education, healthcare, economic opportunity, environmental justice, and democratic participation. They also stressed the importance of developing clear, values-based messaging that communicates the goals and benefits of reparative justice to a broader audience.

The convening concluded with a shared commitment to continued collaboration among CBC Members, advocates, and stakeholders to advance a bold and coordinated reparative justice agenda. CBC Members and participants affirmed that meaningful repair requires sustained federal leadership, community involvement, and partnership across sectors, and expressed optimism about the growing momentum for reparative justice efforts nationwide.

Members in Attendance:

U.S. Representative Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) Chair, Congressional Black Caucus
U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (MA-07)
U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (CT-05)

Participants:

Dreisen Heath, Founder, Why We Can't Wait Coalition
Kyle Bibby, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Black Veterans Project
Richard Brookshire, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Black Veterans Project
Jean-Pierre Brutus, Senior Counsel, New Jersey Institute for Social Justice
Kenniss Henry, National Co-Chair, National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America (N'COBRA)
David J. Johns, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, National Black Justice Collective (NBJC)
Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter, Board Member, National Black Justice Collective (NBJC)
Damon King, Senior Counsel, Economic Justice Program, New Jersey Institute for Social Justice
Victoria Kirby York, Director of Public Policy and Programs, National Black Justice Collective (NBJC)
Courtney Leinonen, Researcher, Amnesty International USA
Louis Romain, President and Founder, Why We Can't Wait Consulting and Justice Crew Consulting
Nkechi Taifa, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Reparation Education Project

Congressional Caucuses Urge Corporate America to Defend Voting Rights and Equal Representation

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, the chairs of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC), Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), Congressional Equality Caucus (CEC), and New Democrat Coalition (NDC) released the following statement urging Corporate America to reaffirm its commitment to voting rights, equal representation, and the democratic principles it has previously pledged to uphold:

“Our Caucuses stand united in support of the Congressional Black Caucus's call for Corporate America to publicly defend voting rights, equal representation, and the democratic principles that form the foundation of our nation.

“In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais, Republican-led legislatures and governors across the South have moved swiftly to redraw congressional maps ahead of the November election in a deliberate effort to dilute Black voting strength, weaken Black representation, and roll back decades of hard-won civil rights progress secured through the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

“The consequences of this democratic erosion extend far beyond politics. When communities are denied meaningful representation in government, they are also denied a voice in decisions that shape their daily lives—from economic opportunity, healthcare, and education to environmental protections, public safety, and overall quality of life.

“For decades, corporations have benefited from the talent, labor, innovation, and purchasing power of Black communities. Following the racial justice movement of recent years, more than 200 corporations publicly affirmed their commitment to racial equity, civic participation, and democratic values. Those commitments must not be reserved for moments of convenience—they must endure when they are tested.

“At this critical moment, silence is not leadership. Corporations that have publicly championed democracy, racial equity, and civic participation have a responsibility to demonstrate that those commitments remain meaningful through both their words and their actions.

“In Congress, we remain committed to protecting every eligible American’s fundamental right to vote and to have their voice heard. We call on Corporate America to stand on the side of democracy by opposing efforts that undermine fair representation and by ensuring that its political engagement, investments, and public actions reflect the values it has pledged to uphold.”

Signed,

Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), CBC

Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), CHC

Chair Grace Meng (NY-06), CAPAC

Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), DWC

Chair Greg Casar (TX-35), CPC

Chair Mark Takano (CA-39), CEC

Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10), NDC

Background

On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Chairwoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued a letter urging Corporate America to defend our nation’s democratic principles and publicly reaffirm its commitment to voting rights and equal representation amid growing attacks on fair representation and Black political and economic power in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais.

Five years ago, more than 200 companies and business organizations publicly declared in a letter to Congress that democracy and equal access to the ballot box were fundamental American values. In that letter, businesses across the United States called for strengthening the Voting Rights Act to “prevent voting discrimination” and ensure that “voters of color who remain the targets of voter suppression have equal and unfettered access to the democratic process.”

As reported in The New York Times, the act was, at the time, “the biggest show of solidarity” by the business community to push back against Republican efforts to enact new election rules in almost every state.

The Congressional Black Caucus sent a letter to those companies—and to additional corporate leaders nationwide—calling on them to reaffirm their stated commitment to democracy, voting rights, and fair representation.

Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Passage of War Powers Resolution

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:

“Donald Trump promised to lower the cost of living and end foreign wars, but instead led the American people into a reckless war of choice against Iran—without the consent of Congress—in a contemptuous violation of the U.S. Constitution. There was no plan, no clear objectives, and no defined exit strategy. Instead of working to make life more affordable, Trump escalated the conflict, costing taxpayers billions of dollars per day and driving gas prices above $4 per gallon—compounding the effects of Trump-Republican economic policies that have already raised the cost of everything from groceries to housing to health care.

“For months, extremist Republicans in the majority have allowed President Trump to steamroll the constitutional powers of Congress. We applaud the leadership of House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Congressman Gregory Meeks, and all House Democrats for working tirelessly to successfully pass our War Powers Resolution to hold Donald Trump accountable and defend the Constitution.”