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Haitian Gang Leader ‘Barbecue’ Indicted for Conspiracy to Violate U.S. Sanctions
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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August 12, 2025
An indictment was unsealed today in U.S. District Court charging Jimmy Cherizier, also known as Barbecue, 48, of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and Bazile Richardson, also known as Fredo, Fred Lion, Leo Danger, and Lepe Blode, 48, a naturalized U.S....
Haiti: Displaced people face violence, hardship and uncertainty
International Committee of the Red Cross
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July 31, 2025
In the heart of the capital, the courtyard of the Argentina Bellegarde school has been transformed into a makeshift shelter, housing at least 695 displaced families. Once a place of learning, it has become a refuge for many people from areas now...
US judge halts end of protected status for immigrants
MENAFN
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for tens of thousands of migrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua, CBS News reported. Judge Trina Thompson of the...
CMMB, with P&G Support, Responds to Deadly Cholera and Hunger Crisis in South Sudan
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 14, 2025
Juba, South Sudan, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) is launching an emergency response in South Sudan as compounding crises threaten thousands of lives in Upper Nile region and Central Equatoria State. The...
Attorney General James Fights to Protect Immigrant Communities and Public Safety in Rochester
New York Attorney General
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July 30, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today took action to stand up for vulnerable immigrant communities in Rochester. In an amicus brief filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, Attorney General James...
U.S. Senators Urge Clarity on Haiti Policy
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Senator Edward Markey on Sunday pressed the Trump administration for explanations regarding what he called "contradictory" policies on foreign affairs and immigration related to Haiti. In a post on X, Markey stated, "@SenatorWarnock...
U.S. Senators Call for Explanation on Trump’s Troubling Haiti Policies
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) US Senator Edward Markey called on the Trump administration Sunday to explain its “contradictory” stance on foreign and immigration policies regarding Haiti. On X, Markey stated, “@SenatorWarnock and I are demanding answers by August 15....
14th Annual Rock Your World Benefit Concert Set for September 7
EIN Presswire
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August 13, 2025
Free Event to Raise Funds for Hope for Haiti Foundation, US Veterans Corp, NCLEAP, and Musical Empowerment CARY, NC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- For the fourteenth year, the Rock Your World (RYW) team will be hosting a...
WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Two Pedophiles Who Impregnated Children
Department of Homeland Security - Washington D.C.
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July 18, 2025
Operations across the U.S. target criminal illegal aliens convicted of heinous crimes WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security today announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Houston arrested Pedro Trejo Reyes, a convicted...
Attorney General Ford Joins Multistate Effort Urging Courts to Preserve Humanitarian Parole for Over Half a Million Legal Immigrants
Nevada Attorney General
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July 16, 2025
Carson City, NV — Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has joined a coalition of 17 other state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Doe v. Noem, urging the court to...
Desi Comedy Fest Returns for its 11th Year: Uniting Cultures Through Unforgettable Laughter
EIN Presswire
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July 14, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Get ready to laugh out loud as the Desi Comedy Fest, America's largest South Asian comedy festival, returns for its 11th spectacular season. Renowned for blending cultural...
From Crisis to Cinematic Courage: Haiti International Film Festival Marks 10 Years of Liberation Through Storytelling
EIN Presswire
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July 9, 2025
Hosted by Actor Béchir Sylvain, "Liberty: The Art of Liberation in Haitian Cinema", HIFF’s theme, opens on August 16 at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Haiti stands at a...
Kids United Event Rescues 60 Children With The Power of Education and Hope From Human Trafficking
EIN Presswire
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July 3, 2025
The 2nd Annual Kids United Summit Presented By The Mavuno Project MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On June 28th, The Mavuno Project hosted its second annual Kids United event in Little Haiti, delivering essential...
Attorney General James Co-Leads Coalition Defending Humanitarian Immigration Program
New York Attorney General
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July 2, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 17 other attorneys general in filing a brief urging the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to uphold an order blocking the federal government from...
IDB, Education Above All Foundation Launch $100 Million Facility For Education and Development
EIN Presswire
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July 1, 2025
SEVILLE, SPAIN, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation have renewed their partnership through 2030 with a shared commitment to reach out-of-school children and...
DHS Terminates Haiti TPS, Encourages Haitians to Obtain Lawful Status
Department of Homeland Security - Washington D.C.
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June 28, 2025
WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem today announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti. The TPS designation for the country expires on Aug. 3, 2025, and the termination will be effective on Tuesday,...
Former Haitian Mayor and Human Rights Violator Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Lying about Past Involvement in Political Violence
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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June 20, 2025
Note: See indictment here. Jean Morose Viliena, the former Mayor of Les Irois, Haiti, was sentenced today to nine years in prison followed by three years of supervised release by Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV for the District of Massachusetts...
Global Candidate Bruno Donat runs for UN Secretary-General: Official conducted hunger strike for Gaza children
EIN Presswire
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June 22, 2025
To counter the traditionally opaque selection system for Secretary General & other Secretariat senior roles more broadly, Bruno Donat advocates for transparency RAFAH, EGYPT, June 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A press briefing was held by dual...
Supporting Immigrant New Yorkers
New York State Office of the Governor
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June 18, 2025
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul visited Brooklyn’s Little Haiti neighborhood to visit community leaders and discuss the impact of President Trump’s policies on the Haitian-American community. PHOTOS of the meeting are available on the Governor's...
Federal Judge Orders Resumption of Trump’s Immigration Pause
MENAFN
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A U.S. federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to immediately resume processing several immigration applications, ruling that the administration’s pause jeopardizing hundreds of thousands of immigrants’ legal status is...