U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley from Massachusetts is urging the Biden-Harris administration to cease deportations to Haiti, emphasizing the perilous conditions in the country. She emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, “To deport anyone to Haiti right now is nothing short of a death sentence.” Pressley highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis and vowed to persist in advocating for the Haitian people.
Echoing Pressley’s sentiments, U.S. Representative Frederica Wilson of Florida emphasized the dire circumstances in Haiti, describing deportation as a “cause and kiss of death.” She appealed to the president to halt deportations, citing the widespread suffering in Haiti.
Similarly, U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick, also from Florida, stressed the moral obligation to address the crisis in Haiti and alleviate the suffering of its people. She emphasized the need for systemic solutions to address the root causes of migration from Haiti.