SPRINGFIELD — Hundreds of people attended a town hall meeting in Springfield to discuss the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, which is effective Feb. 3, 2026.
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It was standing room only at the NAACP Springfield’s community town hall on Thursday night.
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“This demonstrates that we are one community and we will not be divided,” NAACP Springfield President Denise Williams said.
People were able to bring their concerns to a panel that included local leaders, law enforcement, and immigration attorneys.
Many asked what to do if they were stopped by ICE agents and how to tell if a federal officer is who they say they are.
Williams said she is considering holding another town hall closer to February.
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