
Every Friday in Tapachula, Haitian asylum seekers line up before dawn outside Mexico’s refugee agency, waiting weeks — or months — for their cases to move forward. The post Haitians in Mexico face longer, harder waits as asylum system buckles appeared first on The Haitian Times.
A federal judge read death threats she received after blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to end TPS for Haitians, refusing to pause protections for 350,000 immigrants. The post Judge reads death threats during hearing on Trump move to end TPS for Haitians appeared first on The Haitian Times.
New York lawmakers are advancing a bill that would allow residents to sue ICE and CBP agents in state court for constitutional violations, opening a new legal front in the fight over federal immigration enforcement. The post New York bill would let residents sue ICE and CBP agents for civil rights violations appeared first on The Haitian Times.
In Greeley, Colo., immigrant labor boosts the meatpacking plants’ productivity and adds to tax revenues — underscoring the gap between federal immigration policy and local needs. The post Hired on day one: In a Colorado meatpacking town, immigrant labor sustains the economy as Trump pushes deportations appeared first on The Haitian Times.
NYC Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Manuel Castro responds to urgent questions from Haitian TPS holders about ICE, work authorization and access to city services. The post NYC immigrant affairs commissioner answers questions on Haitian TPS and ICE enforcement appeared first on The Haitian Times.
In Florida, Ohio and New Jersey, Haitian TPS holders are reporting being turned away at their local motor vehicle offices. A federal judge’s stay on the termination of Haiti's TPS means work permits are safe, but not driver's licenses originally issued to match the employment authorization expiration dates. The post Haitian TPS holders barred from renewing drivers’ licenses in Florida, Ohio, New Jersey appeared first on The Haitian Times.
The United States carried out its second deportation flight to Haiti this year, removing 136 people, including 10 women and five children. The post US deports 136 Haitians, including TPS and Green Card holders with their children appeared first on The Haitian Times.
New York officials are expanding legal protections, resources, and legislative efforts to shield Haitian TPS holders from deportation as uncertainty over the program continues. The post New York officials move to shield Haitian TPS holders with legal, legislative and emotional help appeared first on The Haitian Times.