Washington, June 25 -- Congresswoman Deborah Ross issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians:
"Today's ruling ignores our nation's history and values. For centuries, immigrants have come to America for a better life under the threat of violence and persecution in their home countries. The Supreme Court betrayed that tradition and has turned its back on our longstanding commitment to protecting those in need.
"For no logical or moral reason, the Court has stripped away legal status from thousands of families who played by the rules, worked hard, and have become a part of commun...