The Left questions the reasons behind deporting Haitians who were here legally
Thousands of Haitians have now lost their Temporary Protected Status, the deportation protection that allowed them to live and work in the United States following the devastating earthquake of 2010. A roundup of editorials Tuesday takes a look at the issue.
Opinions from the Left:
1. Trump has let down more than 50,000 Haitians in America
From The New York Daily News: Trump’s decision is not about undocumented immigrants. The Haitians are here with permission to stay.
These individuals are established, respected members of our communities who have made significant contributions, and I urge the administration to reconsider its decision regarding Haitian and Nicaraguan nationals. #Haiti #TPS https://t.co/9Nn3sJ5EhC
— Mario Diaz-Balart (@MarioDB) November 21, 2017
2. Congress must step up and help Haitian, Central American TPS recipients
From The Miami Herald: Are immigrants valuable at all to this administration?
Ending TPS for Haiti is contrary to our values as a city and as a nation. Those Haitians living in Boston and beyond contribute to our economy, our community, and our country. #SaveTPS pic.twitter.com/ujSg6Xlu5Y
— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) November 21, 2017
3. Trump wrong to deport Haitians back to chaos
From the Sun Sentinel: Why are we rounding up people to send them back to misery?
