The Haitian community in the United States is expressing deep concerns following the recent Supreme Court decision that has allowed the federal government to revoke a humanitarian parole program targeting Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan migrants, known as CHNV.
Fleurissaint, a member of the Haitian community, condemned the new travel ban, calling it an unfair action that contradicts the values of compassion, fairness, and love that the nation was built upon.
“Haitians have contributed so much to the American fabric,” Fleurissaint stated. “They are hardworking people, bringing their faith, families, resilience, and values, so this decision is morally wrong.”
With Haiti currently facing severe political instability, violence, food insecurity, and displacement, Fleurissaint emphasized that the new travel restrictions only exacerbate the ongoing crisis.
“A travel ban targeting Haitians adds to the suffering,” he said. “And the news has sparked confusion among many, with numerous texts from permanent residents and naturalized citizens expressing fears about traveling outside the country.”
This ban also significantly affects students on visas and Haitian-Americans with family still in Haiti who require travel between the two nations.
“You can understand how critical this is right now? How mentally frightened Haitians are?” Fleurissaint continued, noting that nearly half a million people are now facing uncertainty about their lives.
Fleurissaint expressed further concern that such measures reinforce negative stereotypes about Haiti and its citizens.
He urged Americans to stand in solidarity with immigrants, advocating against the actions taken by the federal government.
“This decision disrupts lives and sends a harmful message of rejection and exclusion to anyone who views America as a refuge and a land of opportunity,” Fleurissaint said.
The travel ban additionally impacts individuals from other countries, including Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
In a related note, several countries are also facing increased restrictions, such as Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
The Trump administration claims that these measures are necessary for national security, with the new regulations taking effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday.
Massachusetts Senator Edward J. Markey criticized the ban in a statement released on social media platform X.
“Make no mistake: Trump’s latest travel ban will NOT make America safer. We cannot continue to allow the Trump administration to write bigotry and hatred into U.S. immigration policy,” Markey asserted.
Local immigration advocates have also denounced the ban, arguing that it is rooted in discrimination rather than genuine national security or safety concerns.
Iván Espinoza-Madrigal, executive director of Lawyers for Civil Rights, highlighted the implications of the ban: “American values are undermined when we arbitrarily decide who may enter the U.S. based on national origin or identity.”
He advocated for a more humane approach in responding to crises in nations like Haiti, suggesting diplomatic engagements focused on humanitarian protections rather than exclusion measures.
Immigration lawyer Kerry Doyle acknowledged that the travel ban does not come as a complete surprise, stating, “We certainly anticipated this.”
Doyle mentioned that legal challenges against the ban would be forthcoming, with many lawyers expected to argue claims of overreach, similar to previous actions taken by the Trump administration.
As the situation develops, the Haitian community remains vigilant, hopeful for a swift resolution to the challenges they currently face.
Correspondent Adam Sennott contributed to this report.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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