Sacramento Leaders Decry Forced Return Of Haitians To Chaos

By Robert J. Hansen | OBSERVER Staff Writer Under Donald Trump’s administration, immigration policy has taken a sharply restrictive turn, putting many immigrants of color at risk. One of the most visible targets are Haitians with temporary...

Trump gutting protected status for immigrants will strain US healthcare, Democrats warn

The US healthcare system faces a “perfect storm”, more than 100 members of Congress warn today, as Donald Trump’s administration risks exacerbating pressure on its workforce by stripping nearly one million US immigrants of work authorization and...

UN Security Council takes key vote to decide fate of Kenya-led mission in Haiti

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 – The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is set to vote Tuesday on a resolution that could transform the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti into a larger and more robust Gang Suppression...

This Hispanic Heritage Month, We Honor Immigrant Families by Fighting for Healthcare Justice

This essay is part of an ongoing Gender & Democracy series, presented in partnership with Groundswell Fund and Groundswell Action Fund, highlighting the work of Groundswell partners advancing inclusive democracy. You’ll find stories, reflections...

Sarnia charity known for trips to Haiti re-evaluating approach

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Rayjon Share Care's last awareness trip to Haiti happened in 2019, before COVID-19. Team members standing beside the completed Pyé Savari (a small village near Saint-Marc) water project that will provide...

iciHaiti - Health : Rabies in Haiti, a major health challenge

iciHaiti - Health : Rabies in Haiti, a major health challenge 29/09/2025 09:50:57 On Friday, September 26, 2025, the Department of Health Promotion and Environmental Protection (DPSPE) celebrated World Rabies Day in the presence of Dr. Gabriel...

Police arrest prominent pastor after lawyer’s killing rattles northeast Haiti

Overview: The brutal murder of Albert Joseph, a well-known lawyer in Ouanaminthe and member of the Fort-Liberté Bar Association, has deeply shocked the northeast, sparking widespread sorrow and anger. Residents have taken to the streets to demand...

Stephen Junior Cherenfant appointed as Haiti’s new consul in Santiago

Santiago de los Caballeros.- The Haitian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed Stephen Junior Cherenfant as the new consul at the Haitian consulate in Santiago de los Caballeros. Cherenfant, who pursued part of his higher education in...

Wisconsin immigrants face shifting court, ICE crackdowns

Of the roughly 6.6 million immigrants who landed in the federal immigration court system over the past decade, at least 41,000 listed addresses in Wisconsin. Those immigrants, many of them new arrivals, are now in the spotlight. The Wisconsin...

St. Peter’s Homecoming International Day highlights Caribbean, other cultures

Participants display their country flags. Photo by Nelson A. King Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! Sheer excitement, festivity, and revelry enveloped the Third Bi-annual...

Activist Trịnh Bá Phương, Already Behind Bars, Sentenced to 11 More Years

Key Events Việt Nam Intensifies Crackdown, Extends Trịnh Bá Phương’s Prison Term to 21 Years; Fifth Pillar Added to Việt Nam’s Communist Party Leadership Structure; Proposed Cybersecurity Amendments Spark Fears of Increased State Surveillance;...

A decade of immigration in Wisconsin in 9 charts

Reading Time: 6 minutes Are you getting our free newsletters? Of the roughly 6.6 million immigrants who landed in the federal immigration court system over the past decade, at least 41,000 listed addresses in Wisconsin. Those immigrants, many of...

Haitian businessman arrested in Florida for immigration violations, alleged terrorist gang ties

ORLANDO, Fla. — Dimitri Vorbe, a well-known Haitian businessman, was arrested in Florida on charges of immigration law violations and suspected connections to gangs designated as terrorist organizations by the United States. Vorbe, originating...

Haiti - Climate Change : Validation of the multi-billion USD country program

Haiti - Climate Change : Validation of the multi-billion USD country program 28/09/2025 09:36:14 This week, the Ministry of the Environment's (MOE) Climate Change Directorate held a validation workshop for Haiti's Green Climate Fund (GCF) Country...

Haiti: the plight of a family displaced by gang violence

As no end is in sight to the gang violence engulfing Haiti, many inhabitants, like Kettia Louis Charles and her family, wonder if they'll survive the spiraling crisis. Kettia Jean Charles is unsure whether she is seven months pregnant or just days...

iciHaiti - Cap-Haitien : First «Samdi Sitwayen» for the environment

iciHaiti - Cap-Haitien : First «Samdi Sitwayen» for the environment 28/09/2025 10:34:50 On Saturday, September 27, 2025, several organizations, institutions, and social groups participated in the first "Samdi Sitwayen" (Citizen Saturday), a...

ICE arrests Haitian for contributing to destabilization of Haiti

On September 23, ICE arrested Dimitri Vorbe, an illegal alien and citizen of Haiti, for violations of the Immigration and Nationality Act, including actions that contributed to the destabilization of Haiti. The case was investigated jointly by...

Groovin’ in the provinces: Hometown bands that spread konpa across Haiti

Overview: A celebration of regional konpa bands from Fort Liberté, Gonaïves and Port-de-Paix whose contributions to the genre remain vital despite being overlooked in national spotlights. FORT-LIBERTÉ —While Tabou Combo, T-Vice, Carimi and Zenglen...

ICE nabs illegal Haitian immigrant allegedly connected to criminal terrorist organisations

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency (CMC Photo) September 28, 2025 MIAMI, United States (CMC) – The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says agents have arrested an illegal Haitian...

How one man has helped thousands of African immigrants in Louisville

See Forward Ministries helps East African immigrants and refugees in Louisville with services like English classes and job placement. The nonprofit was founded by Kevin Uyisenga, a Rwandan immigrant who saw a growing need for support in his...