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Haiti - FLASH : House of Representatives adopts bill threatening asylum seekers...
10/01/2025 08:35:01

Haiti - FLASH : House of Representatives adopts bill threatening asylum seekers...
On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act, an immigration bill targeting undocumented offenders accused of minor crimes, by a vote of 252 (all Republicans plus 48 Democrats) and 157 against.

This bill if passed in the Senate and signed into law by Trump could have significant implications for immigrant communities, including Haitians, in the United States.

Opponents of the bill point out that the law mandates immediate detention of undocumented immigrants accused of theft-related offenses, even minor offenses such as shoplifting, without waiting for a conviction.

The bill does not distinguish between minor and serious crimes, which could have a disproportionate impact on asylum seekers and other vulnerable groups, including Haitians, who could face increased deportation due to the law’s expanded detention criteria.

While supporters of the Laken Riley Act say the legislation will enhance public safety by ensuring that all offenders are detained and deported.

Human rights groups warn that the bill could increase fear and distrust of law enforcement, making immigrants less likely to report crimes...

The Republican-led Senate is expected to vote on the bill soon. If the bill passes, which is highly likely, the bill will go to President Trump for ratification and enactment.

SL/ HaitiLibre

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