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News in English (USA) / 30.08.2026 / 23:00

Increased Deportations to Haiti Amid Special Status Termination

The U.S. government is ramping up deportation flights to Haiti, with two flights within a week, raising concerns about the safety and well-being of families being sent back to an unstable environment. The termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians has led to fears among the local Haitian community, with U.S.-born children among those deported. Critics, including community leaders and families, express outrage over the deportations, describing them as inhumane and reflective of a broader immigration crackdown. Amid warnings about travel to Haiti due to rising gang violence, deportation defenders and local groups are urging for an end to the mass deportations. The impacts on the local economy and the Haitian diaspora are significant, as many face uncertainty and fear of deportation amidst increasing surveillance and arrests.
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