First Flight Out: Biden's New Haiti Policy Draws WIDE Criticism

By Maria Angelino | Wednesday, 24 April 2024 10:30 AM
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First Flight Out: Biden's New Haiti Policy Draws WIDE Criticism
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In a surprising turn of events, the Biden administration initiated its first deportation flight to Haiti in months on Thursday, despite the Caribbean nation being embroiled in a wave of gang violence that has seized large parts of the country.

This move has sparked a debate over the administration's immigration policies and their implications for those seeking asylum in the United States.

According to Border Report, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported approximately 50 Haitians back to their homeland. This marked the first deportation flight to Haiti since January 2023, as reported by Witness at the Border, an organization that monitors deportation flights.

The plane, originating from Alexandria, Louisiana, a hub for deportation operations, made a stop in Miami before landing in Cap-Haitien, Haiti. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a statement following the deportation, stating, "US policy is to return noncitizens who do not establish a legal basis to remain in the United States."

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This statement, however, has been met with skepticism, as critics argue that the Biden administration's immigration policy is inconsistent and lacks transparency. They point to the estimated ten million undocumented immigrants currently residing in the United States as evidence of this inconsistency.

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While the necessity for deportations is acknowledged, given the current influx of migrants, critics argue that the Biden administration's immigration policy is fundamentally flawed. They contend that asylum should be granted to individuals fleeing legitimate threats of persecution and abuse in their home countries, rather than those seeking economic opportunities.

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Haiti, currently under the brutal rule of a gang leader known as "Barbeque," is a prime example of a nation where citizens face severe threats. The country is grappling with a scarcity of food, even for those who can afford it, and an economy on the brink of collapse.

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Despite these dire circumstances, Haitians are being deported, while individuals from other countries, including China, Iran, and Russia, are being allowed entry into the United States. Critics argue that this poses a significant risk, given the lack of proper vetting for these individuals.

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The last known threat to America from Haiti was the inability to maintain its own government, let alone launch attacks on other nations. Yet, the Biden administration's decision to deport Haitians has raised questions about the criteria used to determine who is granted asylum.

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Critics suggest that the Biden administration's immigration policy appears to favor potential Democratic voters, leaving those who do not fit this profile at the end of the line. This perception has been fueled by the administration's decision to deport Haitians, despite the severe threats they face in their home country.

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