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The Amos Project Springfield Condemns the Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian Immigrants
The Amos Project Springfield stands in clear and unwavering opposition to the Supreme Court's decision allowing the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian immigrants. This decision is a direct assault on the safety, dignity, and humanity of our neighbors. It places thousands of Haitian families—people who live, work, worship, raise children, and contribute every day to the flourishing of Springfield—in unnecessary fear and uncertainty. We reject any policy or court decision that treats Black and Brown immigrant communities as expendable or places their lives and futures at risk.
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July 8, 2026
Spectrum News 1 | Faith leaders urge action on voter protections
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July 7, 2026
NBC4 | Ohio faith leaders push for voter protections at the polls
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July 7, 2026
Cleveland.com | Ohio faith leaders urge DeWine to address voter fears of intimidation at the polls
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May 20, 2026
Metro Monthly | Youngstown Area Interfaith Prayer Group to host NEOCC vigil
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June 22, 2026
Frontiers | Critical matriarchal futures: reimagining public health communication leadership as response to state-sanctioned violence
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May 29, 2026
Columbus Free Press | Close the Butler County Immigrant Detention Center
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Mar. 3, 2026
Presbyterian Outlook | Legal Defense Fund visits Springfield, Ohio
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Feb. 27, 2026
Presbyterian News Service | Legal Defense Fund visits Springfield, Ohio
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Feb. 5, 2026
Roys Report | Baptist leader in Ohio advocates for Haitian immigrants amidst deportation threats
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Feb. 4, 2026
Kentucky Today | SBC ethnic leader advocates in Ohio for extended TPS for Haitian immigrants
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Jan. 30, 2026
Dayton Daily News | Springfield residents mobilize ahead of potential ICE enforcement next week
2025
WHIO, 10/2/25 — Federal cuts to Medicaid put 3 local nursing homes at risk
Dayton Daily News, 9/16/25 — Few answers coming about nursing homes’ futures
Dayton Daily News, 9/13/25 — Town Hall to address possibility of nursing home closures
Cincinnati Enquirer, 8/21/25 — Black leaders organize rally to counter Republican message on Cincinnati crime
WLWT 8/21/25 — Faith leaders rally at Fountain Square, call for equal justice in downtown brawl
WLWT 8/20/25 — Cincinnati assault victim charged with disorderly conduct, sparking debate
Dayton Daily News, 7/24/25 — Letters to the Editor: Readers react to NPR cuts, state budget
NBC4 (Columbus), 7/17/25 — ‘Good trouble’ protests held at Ohio Statehouse
Columbus Dispatch, 7/17/25 — 'Good Trouble' demonstration draws hundreds to Ohio Statehouse to protest Trump administration
Ohio Capital Journal, 6/3/25 - Many unaware of threats to Ohio Medicaid, advocates say
Fox 19 (Cincinnati), 5/18/2026 — Safety Summit seeks solutions to youth violence
WLTL (Cincinnati), 5/11/25 — Faith leaders call for unity, compassion and prayer amid deadly incidents in Cincinnati
Soapbox, 2/25/25 — Power to the people: Neighborhoods flex their civic muscles to bring about change
WCPO (Cincinnati) 2/11/25 — Community leaders, residents share concerns to begin conversation for a more inclusive and safe Tri-State
2024
WDTN (Dayton), 5/5/24 — Conference sheds light on healthcare disparities for Black women
Spectrum News, 3/5/24 — Ohio cities ranked among the highest with income inequality
2023
NPR Here and Now, 11/9/23 — Organizers in Ohio work to engage ‘rightfully cynical’ Black voters
Religious News Service, 11/8/23 — In wake of Ohio abortion victory, some clergy rejoice, others mourn
Religious News Service, 11/6/23 — Abortion vote in Ohio pushes ‘pro-life pro-choice’ Black clergy to take a side
Religious News Service, 8/8/23 — For some Black faith leaders, Ohio’s Issue 1 is bigger than abortion
2022
Ohio Capital Journal, 10/26/22 — Supreme Court candidates talk racism, redistricting in ‘faith and freedom’ forum
Media statement, 1/20/2022 — Amos Project decries threats against safety of the Jewish community, voices support for Jewish, Muslim siblings and our shared values
2021
Media statement, 11/19/2021 — Statewide faith group condemns Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, urges real accountability and justice
CityBeat, 07/29/2021 — Hamilton County Sheriff's Office to Reduce Collaboration with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New Policy
2020
The Appeal, 12/15/2020 — How Ohio’s racial justice movement won big at the ballot box
The Appeal, 3/12/2020— This tense sheriff’s race could change Cincinnati’s poor jail conditions
2019
New York Times, 12/16/2019 — When Does Activism Become Powerful?