"These rulings continue to mark a troubling shift in our immigration system—from one grounded in protection to one increasingly focused on exclusion. When humanitarian protections are narrowed and legal pathways to safety are closed, the question is no longer simply about border security—it is about who we are willing to protect," said Kristyn Peck, LSSNCA CEO.
Yesterday's Supreme Court decisions upholding the administration's authority to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians and limiting access to asylum processing at the U.S. border represent a significant departure from America's longstanding commitment to protecting people fleeing persecution, violence, and humanitarian crises. Together, these rulings place humanitarian protections further out of reach for those seeking safety.
For generations, the United States has been a refuge for people escaping war, persecution, and disaster. That commitment is reflected not only in our laws and international obligations but also in our shared faith, which calls us to welcome the stranger, protect the vulnerable, and uphold the God-given dignity of every person.
We remain committed to providing services to those navigating an increasingly complex immigration system with compassion and dignity while working towards building communities where all people thrive.
