Watson Coleman Statement on Supreme Court Immigration Decisions

Watson Coleman Statement on Supreme Court Immigration Decisions

Mullin v. Doe and Mullin v. Al Otro Lado betray America's values and commitments

Today, following the release of Supreme Court decisions on the status of assylum seekers and the TPS system, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released the following statement:

On Tuesday, a judge put a stop to the federal government's unlawful campaign of making arrests at immigration courts, finally taking a stand against Trump and his administration.

I have been calling for such efforts to be made since the beginning of these arrests with the introduction of my bill, the Fundamental Immigration Fairness Act, which would bar DHS from arresting and detaining individuals at immigration courts.

This is much needed, yet comes as we receive news of a slew of disgusting and embarrassing decisions from the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Roberts has led the court to betray America's values and commitments.

One case approves of Trump's policy of turning away asylum-seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border, rejecting America's historical role as a safe haven and a welcoming home for those fleeing persecution. All this despite the detailed and thorough inspection and asylum system that Congress has enacted and controls.

Another case allows the Trump administration free reign to end Temporary Protected Status for a million Haitians and Syrians fleeing violence and chaos in their home countries. Chaos that in many ways was impacted by US foreign policy in the Caribbean and in the Middle East.

From its inception, the United States has been a home for those fleeing persecution, famine, and economic desperation. It has made our country the greatest in the world. Donald Trump and the Supreme Court that he helped craft has rejected this great heritage.

Much work will need to be done to return the US to its place as the beacon of hope, freedom, and liberty. For starters, I'm calling on Chief Justice John Roberts to resign- IMMEDIATELY.

In April, Congresswoman Watson Coleman foted for the House passed bipartisan legislation to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians. It currently awaits action in the Senate.