Immigration and deportation advocacy

Amnesty International Report on Haitians Seeking Safety in the U.S.

September 26, 2022 0 comments

About a year ago, the world watched jarring images from Del Rio, Texas, of the mistreatment of Haitians by officers on horses. HAWG member, Amnesty International, published a report on the race and migration-related torture and ill-treatment of Haitians seeking safety in the U.S. to shine a light on the discriminatory treatment. Read More

Haitian Faith leaders write in support of TPS extension

November 16, 2017 0 comments

Acting Secretary Elaine Duke Secretary Department of Homeland Security 3801 Nebraska Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20016 November 16, 2017

RE: Request from Haitian Religious Leaders to Re-Designate and Extend Temporary Protected Status for Haiti for 18 Months

Dear Acting Secretary Duke:

We are writing as pastors and other faith leaders who are directly from Haitian heritage. Read More

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Diaz Balart and Nelson advocate in favor of TPS at DHS meeting

November 16, 2017 0 comments

Diaz-Balart and Nelson Advocate for Haiti TPS in Meeting with DHS Acting Secretary Duke

Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) issued the following statement after he and Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) met with Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Elaine Duke.

“I am glad I was able to meet with Acting Secretary Duke to continue advocating for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals currently residing in the United States.

Immigration and deportation advocacy

ICYMI: A summary of recent articles, letters, editorials about Temporary Protected Status for Haitians

November 6, 2017 0 comments

The following is a testimony to the high level of advocacy, civic engagement, Congressional outreach and also sheer determination of various Haiti, immigrants rights and other groups to keep TPS for Haitians high on the public agenda.

“Protecting families, stabilizing the region: Why Temporary Protected Status is needed for Haiti“, 30-page CLINIC report and press release, November 2, 2017

“US Senators Schumer, Gillibrand, Booker, and Menendez Write Secretaries Tillerson and Duke Urging 18 Months’ Extension of Haiti’s TPS Designation,” October 31, 2017

U.S. Read More

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Temporary Protected Status for Haitians could end soon. Unless we act now.

May 4, 2017 0 comments

If you are an organization or person serving the Haitian community in any capacity, broadly defined, please ENDORSE and broadly DISSEMINATE this Letter for Endorsement by Organizations and Individuals Serving the Haitian community.

In 48 hours, at least 105 have already endorsed. PLEASE JOIN THEM AND KEEP OUR MOMENTUM BUILDING! Read More

Immigration and deportation advocacy

Are you faith organization or leader? Consider signing our interfaith letter on TPS!

April 26, 2017 0 comments

Dear Faith-based organizations and faith leaders:

Please consider signing onto this national, state, and local letter urging Secretary Kelly to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants. This letter was authored by Catholic Legal Immigration Network in consultation with our affiliate network, Church World Service, and other immigrant advocates and organizations. Read More

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Call and write your Member of Congress to extend TPS for Haitians

April 24, 2017 0 comments

CALL CONGRESS UNTIL TPS FOR HAITIANS IS EXTENDED! DO YOUR PART!

TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS) FOR 50,000 HAITIANS ENDS JULY 22 UNLESS DHS SEC. KELLY EXTENDS IT SOON – BUT IT’S AT GRAVE RISK!

TELL MEMBERS OF CONGRESS THEY NEED TO CALL AND WEIGH IN WITH SECRETARY KELLY NOW TO CONVINCE HIM TO EXTEND IT! Read More

Immigration and deportation advocacy

Take action on deportations! Join IJDH’s network of support and solidarity

February 22, 2017 0 comments

The Department of Homeland Security is currently holding about 4,000 detainees in facilities throughout the US. More than 2500 Haitian detainees have already been deported, and around 270 more are being deported each week. Lawyers, community activists and detainees’ relatives have reported a range of prejudicial procedural problems in their asylum processing, including no lawyers, weak or non-existent interpretation and the use of apparently fabricated statements. Read More