In light of the recent decision taken by the United States Government to deport Haitian nationals apprehended at U.S. ports of entry who are deemed to have unlawfully entered U.S. soil, an increasing number of Haitians have been placed in detention centers and are facing immediate removal https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-19323-haiti-usa-towards-a-considerable-increase-in-the-removals-of-illegal-haitians.html .

Given the circumstances, the Embassy of Haiti in Washington DC understand that the families of detainees will be seeking information about the status of their relatives. The Consular Section at the Embassy of Haiti has activated a hotline to provide updates on the status of detainees as it is in communication with U.S. authorities.

Family members who are seeking information on their detained relatives to contact the Embassy’s hotline : (202) 549-8712

An email can also be sent to : amb.washington@diplomatie.ht

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-19323-haiti-usa-towards-a-considerable-increase-in-the-removals-of-illegal-haitians.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-19178-haiti-flash-deportation-flights-of-haitians-from-usa-resumed.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-18943-haiti-usa-deportations-of-haitians-congresswoman-wilson-continues-the-struggle.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-18905-haiti-flash-usa-temporary-suspension-of-deportations-of-haitians.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-18928-haiti-usa-deportations-of-haitians-the-secretary-jeh-johnson-specifies.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-18700-haiti-flash-usa-resumption-of-regular-deportations-to-haiti.html

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