IJDH OpEd: A bipartisan House vote extended protection for Haitian immigrants. Will the Senate follow suit?

Originally published in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Read the PDF version here.Brian Concannon April 20, 2026Gifted link hereThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is trying to smash a proven solution…

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“We all know that it is not safe for families to return to Haiti”: IJDH’s Brian Concannon Details Danger To Face Haitian TPS Holders in Congressional Field Hearing

IJDH’s Brian Concannon with Boston City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune; Linda Dorcena Forry, former Massachusetts (MA) State Senator; and MA Senator Ed Markey At a congressional field hearing on Tuesday, IJDH’s…

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Press Release: IJDH Statement on DHS Announcement to Cancel TPS Extension for Haitians

PDF Version of Press ReleaseTrump’s Outrageous and Racist Treatment of Haitians ContinuesYesterday DHS announced that Haiti’s designation for Temporary Protected Status will now end on August 3, 2025, not on…

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Read more about the article U.S. should end a long history of interfering and allow Haiti to prosper | Opinion
An additional 217 Kenyan police officers arrived in Haiti on Jan. 18, 2025, to join the Multinational Security Support mission. Kenya promised 1,000 cops to the mission, which has been been struggling to contained armed gangs spreading violence and hunger. Johnny Fils-Aimé For the Miami Herald

U.S. should end a long history of interfering and allow Haiti to prosper | Opinion

Originally published in the Miami Herald.Marleine Bastien and Brian ConcannonJanuary 31, 2025Haitians in South Florida — and their families, friends, employers and supporters — are grappling with this week’s immigration…

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