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HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE STRONGLY CONDEMNS COMMENTS MADE BY SENATOR J.D. VANCE, IN WHICH HE FALSELY AND OFFENSIVELY CLAIMED THAT HAITIAN IMMIGRANTS ARE EATING PETS IN SPRINGFIELD, OHIO AND WE URGE HIM TO RETRACT

HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE STRONGLY CONDEMNS COMMENTS MADE BY SENATOR J.D. VANCE, IN WHICH HE FALSELY AND OFFENSIVELY CLAIMED THAT HAITIAN IMMIGRANTS ARE EATING PETS IN SPRINGFIELD, OHIO AND WE URGE HIM TO RETRACT

September 10, 2024Contact: Paige Censale, pcensale@haitianbridge.org  San Diego, CA – The Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) strongly condemns the recent comments made by Senator J.D. Vance and Republican Vice-President Candidate, in which he falsely and offensively claimed that Haitian immigrants are eating…
Haitian Bridge Alliance Celebrates International Day for People of African Descent: Acknowledging Heritage, Diversity, and Equity

Haitian Bridge Alliance Celebrates International Day for People of African Descent: Acknowledging Heritage, Diversity, and Equity

August 31, 2024Contact: Paige Censale, pcensale@haitianbridge.org  Washington, D.C. – Today, the Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) proudly joins the global community in commemorating the International Day for People of African Descent. This significant day serves as a reflection of our…
HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE APPLAUDS USCIS DECISION TO RESUME CHNV PROGRAM

HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE APPLAUDS USCIS DECISION TO RESUME CHNV PROGRAM

August 29, 2024Contact: Paige Censale, pcensale@haitianbridge.org  San Diego, California - The Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) welcomes the recent decision by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to resume the Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV) program.…
Haitian Asylum Seekers and Their Attorneys Head to Court to Continue the Fight forJustice Against U.S. Government’s Human Rights Violations

Haitian Asylum Seekers and Their Attorneys Head to Court to Continue the Fight forJustice Against U.S. Government’s Human Rights Violations

August 27, 2024 MEDIA CONTACTS: Joan Agoh, 323.443.2681, joan.agoh@justiceactioncenter.org Paige Censale, pcensale@haitianbridge.orgVictor Romero-Hernandez, 505.209.5812, victor@innovationlawlab.org WASHINGTON, DC – Nearly three years ago, in September 2021, the world witnessed U.S. Border Patrol agents on horseback wielding…
THE HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE STRONGLY CONDEMNS THE RECENT LEGAL CHALLENGE BROUGHT FORTH BY 16 REPUBLICAN-LED STATES AGAINST THE FEDERAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO AID UNDOCUMENTED SPOUSES

THE HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE STRONGLY CONDEMNS THE RECENT LEGAL CHALLENGE BROUGHT FORTH BY 16 REPUBLICAN-LED STATES AGAINST THE FEDERAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO AID UNDOCUMENTED SPOUSES

August 26, 2024Contact: Paige Censale, pcensale@haitianbridge.org  Washington, D.C. – Monday, August 26, 2024, the Haitian Bridge Alliance is deeply troubled by the recent lawsuit filed by sixteen Republican-led states aiming to dismantle a federal program that could provide nearly…
HBA and Our Partners Celebrate The Return Of Our 27 Cameroonian Asylum Seekers Who Were Harmed and Persecuted In Cameroon After Their Deportation In 2020.

HBA and Our Partners Celebrate The Return Of Our 27 Cameroonian Asylum Seekers Who Were Harmed and Persecuted In Cameroon After Their Deportation In 2020.

July 18, 2024Contact: Jen Nessel, jnessel@ccrjustice.orgDaniel Tse, Cameroon Advocacy Network , cameroonadvocacynetwork@gmail.comAmy Reid, RFK Human Rights, reid@rfkhumanrights.org Lauren Seibert, Human Rights Watch, seiberl@hrw.org, Paige Censale, Haitian Bridge Alliance, pcensale@haitianbridge.org   Returnees Abused in Both Countries; U.S. Breached Asylum Confidentiality Washington, D.C. – The United…
HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE WELCOMES AND APPLAUDS BIDEN’S EXTENSION AND REDESIGNATION OF HAITI  FOR TPS AND URGES CONGRESS TO PASS COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM

HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE WELCOMES AND APPLAUDS BIDEN’S EXTENSION AND REDESIGNATION OF HAITI  FOR TPS AND URGES CONGRESS TO PASS COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM

June 28, 2024Contact: Paige Censale, pcensale@haitianbridge.org  (Kreyòl ayisyen anba a) San Diego, California – Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) commends the Biden-Harris administration’s action to extend and redesignate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This vital decision…
HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE WELCOMES BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION’S EXECUTIVE ACTIONS TO KEEP FAMILIES UNITED

HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE WELCOMES BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION’S EXECUTIVE ACTIONS TO KEEP FAMILIES UNITED

June 22, 2024Contact: Paige Censale, pcensale@haitianbridge.org  San Diego, California – The Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) welcomes the recent executive actions announced by President Biden. These actions represent a significant step forward in supporting immigrant families and Dreamers,…
HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE STRONGLY CONDEMNS PRESIDENT BIDEN’S EXECUTIVE ORDER LIMITING ASYLUM APPLICATIONS

HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE STRONGLY CONDEMNS PRESIDENT BIDEN’S EXECUTIVE ORDER LIMITING ASYLUM APPLICATIONS

June 4, 2024Contact: Paige Censale, pcensale@haitianbridge.org  San Diego, California – Haitian Bridge Alliance vehemently condemns President Biden’s executive order, which will severely limit asylum applications by halting acceptance once daily border crossings reach 2,500. Under this measure, the…
Governor Kathy Hochul Pardons Longtime New York Resident Paul Pierrilus, Human Rights Groups Urge the U.S. Government to Bring Paul Home

Governor Kathy Hochul Pardons Longtime New York Resident Paul Pierrilus, Human Rights Groups Urge the U.S. Government to Bring Paul Home

May 30, 2024Contact: Paige Censale, pcensale@haitianbridge.org  New York, NY, May 30, 2024 – Last week, on May 24, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul of the State of New York granted Paul Pierrilus, a 35-year resident of Spring…