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U.S. Extends Temporary Status for Haitians as Conditions in Haiti Become More Dangerous

The Biden administration announced Monday that it would expand temporary legal status for Haitians currently residing in the United States.

CBP Proposes Discipline for Texas Border Patrol Agents Accused of 'Whipping' Haitian Migrants

Jul 08, 2022 01:51 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reportedly proposed disciplinary actions against the Texas Border Patrol agents accused of "whipping" Haitian migrants last year.

Joe Biden Blasted by Kevin McCarthy Over Horse-Mounted Border Patrol Agents Punishment: 'Agents Deserve a President Who Will Support Them'

Jun 16, 2022 03:23 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Rep. Kevin McCarthy slammed Pres. Joe Biden over reports of punishing the horse-mounted Border Patrol agents who were falsely accused of "whipping" Haitian migrants.

DHS to Punish Horse-Mounted Border Patrol Agents Accused of 'Whipping' Haitian Migrants

Jun 15, 2022 07:11 AM EDT By Mary Webber

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will discipline the horse-mounted border patrol agents who were accused of "whipping" Haitian migrants last September.

Migrants in Mexico Threaten to Form New Caravan in Protest of Government's Slow Visa Approvals

Feb 03, 2022 11:33 PM EST By Jess Smith

Hundreds of migrants in the southern city of Tapachula in Mexico protested on Thursday against the government's delayed visa approval process.

1 Body Found as U.S. Coast Guard Continues to Search for 38 Still Missing From Capsized Boat off Florida

Florida: 1 Body Found as U.S. Coast Guard Continues to Search for 38 Still Missing From Capsized Boat

Jan 27, 2022 02:40 AM EST By Jess Smith

The U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday it had recovered a body during a search for 39 people whose boat capsized off Florida's Atlantic coast over the weekend.

Mexico: Authorities Discover Fake Ambulance Carrying 28 Migrants, Including 9 Unaccompanied Children

Jan 23, 2022 11:31 PM EST By Jess Smith

Authorities in Mexico on Saturday said they found a fake ambulance loaded with 28 Nicaraguans, including nine unaccompanied children.

More Than 170 Haitian Migrants Arrived in the Florida Keys in Overloaded Sailboat, Coast Guard Says

Jan 11, 2022 07:37 AM EST By Jess Smith

Another group of Haitian migrants has made its way through the Florida Straits for the third time in many months.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Vows to Hire Horse-Mounted Border Patrol Agents Who Will Be Fired by Pres. Joe Biden

Sep 26, 2021 10:31 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has vowed to hire the horse-mounted Border Patrol agents who the Biden administration may fire amid the recent developments at the border.

Biden Administration Suspends Use of Horses by Border Patrol Agents Amid Outrage

Sep 23, 2021 09:52 PM EDT By Mary Webber

The Biden administration has halted the use of horses by Border Patrol agents in Del Rio, Texas following outrage over the aggressive tactics they employed to disperse Haitian migrants.

Biden Administration Eyes Guantanamo Bay in Cuba to Hold Migrants, Says Guards Must Speak Haitian Creole, Spanish

Sep 23, 2021 05:37 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The Biden administration is seeking a private contractor to run a migrant detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, with a requirement that some of its personnel speak Spanish and Haitian Creole.

'Horrible': Kamala Harris Condemns Border Agents Using Horses and Whip-Like Cords to Disperse Haitian Migrants

Sep 22, 2021 03:49 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Vice President Kamala Harris commented on the images showing horse-mounted border patrol agents chasing Haitian migrants along the Rio Grande in Texas.

Gunmen Stormed a Hotel in Mexico and Kidnapped 38 Guests, Including 22 Foreigners

Sep 16, 2021 02:06 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Police in northern Mexico have found 38 people, including 22 foreigners, who were kidnapped at a hotel in San Luis Potosi state.

More Than 100 Migrants Sailing From Haiti to Florida Intercepted by U.S. Coast Guard

Sep 14, 2021 06:37 AM EDT By Jess Smith

After spending six days sailing from Haiti in hopes of reaching the U.S., 104 Haitian migrants were intercepted by the Coast Guard in Florida waters on Sunday.

Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry, Asked to Testify in Pres. Jovenel Moise's Assassination Hearing, Rejects the Invite

Sep 13, 2021 12:38 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Prosecutors have invited Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry in a hearing on the assassination of President Jovenel Moise to explain his connection to the main suspect.

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Warns Migrants From Cuba, Haiti Not To Flee to U.S. Amid Unrest

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Warns Cubans and Haitians Not To Flee to U.S. Amid Unrest

Jul 14, 2021 01:13 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warned possible migrants from Cuba and Haiti against trying to enter the U.S. illegally.