The U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision On Temporary Protected Status
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 26, 2026) — Melanie L. Campbell, President and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) and National Convener of the Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR), issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS), removing legal protections for more than 350,000 Haitian immigrants.
“The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) and the Black Women’s Roundtable are deeply disappointed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision allowing the Trump Administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants.
“This ruling is more than a legal decision—it is a humanitarian crisis in the making. TPS exists because Congress recognized that people should not be forced to return to countries facing armed conflict, political instability, natural disasters, or extraordinary humanitarian conditions. Haiti continues to face profound violence, political turmoil, and economic collapse, making this decision especially devastating for Haitian families who have built their lives, raised their children, and strengthened communities across the United States.
“NCBCP has long stood in solidarity with Black immigrant communities, including our Haitian brothers and sisters, whose struggles are inextricably linked to the broader fight for racial justice, civil rights, and human rights. For decades, TPS holders have been our neighbors, caregivers, healthcare workers, entrepreneurs, faith leaders, and essential workers. They pay taxes, contribute to our economy, and enrich our communities. Stripping them of legal protections after years of living and working lawfully undermines our nation’s commitment to fairness, stability, and human dignity.
“We call on Congress to extend status for long-term TPS holders and urge the Administration to pursue every available avenue to protect vulnerable families from unnecessary detention and deportation.”
About the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP)
For 50 years, the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation has been a leading advocate for the rights and empowerment of Black and underserved communities. Through its programs and initiatives, NCBCP works to expand civic engagement, strengthen economic opportunity, protect voting rights, and ensure equitable representation at every level of government. For more information on the NCBCP visit www.ncbcp.org
About the Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR)
The Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR) is the leadership development, mentoring, intergenerational empowerment, and power-building arm of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP). BWR advances just and equitable public policies that center racial, economic, and gender justice, with a focus on health and wellness, economic security and prosperity, education, and global empowerment as essential pillars of success for Black women and girls.
Melanie L. Campbell, President & CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) and National Convener of the Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR).
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