SPIA Reacts: Haitians at the Texas Border
September 29, 2021
SPIA Reacts: Haitians at the Texas Border
Thousands of Haitian migrants flocked to Del Rio, Texas, in recent weeks to attempt border crossing into the U.S. Since then, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Mexico have loaded more than 300 planes with migrants, sending Haitians back to the war-torn country.Labeling the situation as “inhumane,” some are pointing a strong finger at the Biden administration, which is using a policy known as Title 42 as a justification to deport Haitian migrants. This policy was first enacted in 2020 to reduce the spread of COVID-19.We discussed the situation with experts at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.Rafaela Dancygier is…
