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Haitian-American Legislators Denounce ICE Policies, Advocate for Reinstatement of TPS for Haitians

Strategic Insights

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A video circulating on social media purporting to show Haitian nationals fighting back against deportation attempts by ICE has been dismissed as "fake news" by some Haitian-American legislators in New York. Despite this, others continue to advocate for the reinstatement of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, which was revoked by the Trump administration. US President Donald Trump made deportation of Haitians and other immigrants a central theme of his election campaign, and has since issued executive orders to fulfill this promise.

Key Takeaways:

  • Haitian-American legislators in New York have described a video showing Haitian nationals resisting deportation as "fake news", despite its widespread circulation on social media platforms such as YouTube and Instagram.
  • New York City Council member Mercedes Narcisse and State Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn have expressed concerns about the emotional and psychological impact of ICE policies on the Haitian-American community.
  • Bichotte Hermelyn welcomed a federal judge's ruling blocking the Trump administration from ending TPS for over 520,000 Haitians, citing the unlawful nature of the decision.
  • Judge Brian M. Cogan's ruling preserves the Biden administration's extension of TPS for Haitians until at least February 3, 2026.
  • DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's termination of TPS left over 500,000 Haitians without work permits and facing deportation.
  • New York Attorney General Letitia James has condemned the Trump administration's decision to end TPS for Haiti, calling it "wrong and shameful" and urging the administration to reconsider the decision.

Statistics:

  • Over 520,000 Haitians in the US are protected by TPS, which was revoked by the Trump administration.
  • The termination of TPS would leave these individuals without work permits and facing deportation.
  • Judge Cogan cited the plaintiffs' injuries as "actual and imminent," stating that they could not be remedied by an award of money damages.
  • The Haitian community is a significant part of New York City, with many families and individuals relying on TPS to maintain their livelihoods.

Sources:

  • Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC)
  • New York City Council
  • New York State Assembly
  • US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
  • US Department of State

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