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Pierre Damas Bel, a 20-year-old Haitian immigrant and college student in Ohio, died amid growing concerns over the emotional toll of immigration uncertainty. His family says losing TPS protection, being required to wear a GPS ankle monitor, and facing bullying contributed to his increasing distress.
Le mois de juillet restera gravé dans la mémoire de la communauté haïtienne vivant aux États-Unis. Vingt-quatre heures après la défaite des Grenadiers face à l’équipe brésilienne, le gouvernement américain a annoncé la fin du Temporary Protected Status (TPS) pour des milliers d’Haïtiens vivant sous cette protection temporaire.
Governor Maura Healey is urging the U.S. Senate to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, warning that its expiration could devastate families, employers and essential services across Massachusetts. More than 45,000 Haitian TPS holders live in the state and play critical roles in health care, transportation, hospitality, construction and other key industries.
Senate Republicans have blocked legislation that would have extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Haitians, creating renewed uncertainty for thousands of families across the United States. While a federal appeals court temporarily preserved existing TPS protections, the long-term future of Haitian immigrants remains unresolved as legal and legislative battles continue.
Haitian community leaders, advocacy organizations, and supporters are organizing coordinated rallies across the United States on Thursday, July 9, 2026, following a recent court decision affecting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. Demonstrations in major cities aim to raise awareness, advocate for Haitian families, and encourage continued dialogue on immigration policy and lasting legislative solutions.
The Supreme Court’s latest immigration rulings have sent shockwaves through Haitian communities across the United States. By allowing the Trump administration to move forward with ending TPS protections for Haitians and reviving a controversial asylum policy, the decisions have left thousands of families fearful about deportation, job loss, and separation from loved ones. For many Haitians who have built their lives in America while Haiti remains in crisis, the rulings feel less like legal decisions and more like a direct threat to their future.
Hundreds gathered in Dorchester today to honor Emmanuel Damas, whose tragic death in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has deeply impacted the Haitian community. With Haitian Globe present on site, the service reflected both a powerful show of support for his family and a growing call for answers surrounding the circumstances of his passing.
Le nouveau titulaire du MAST annonce vouloir recentrer l’action du ministère sur l’aide aux populations vulnérables et une gestion plus rigoureuse des res...
La nouvelle titulaire du Ministère des Affaires étrangères et des Cultes a été installée ce mercredi 4 mars 2026 à Port-au-Prince. Le gouvernement haïti...
As Congress considers Discharge Petition 15, Haitian families across the United States are facing a defining moment. With 350,000 TPS holders at risk of deportation and 200,000 in danger of losing work authorization, the stakes could not be higher. Advocates are urging immediate community action to secure the remaining congressional signatures needed to force a vote and protect Haitian families from being sent back to dangerous conditions. The time to act is now.
Laurent Saint-Cyr, a multiplié les interventions à Doha pour solliciter le soutien international au rétablissement de la sécurité en Haïti. Le Président ...
BROCKTON — In a historic election, Moises M. Rodrigues has been elected Brockton’s first mayor of color, narrowly defeating fellow City Councilor-at-Large Jean Bradley Derenoncourt in a closely watched race.