State Dept. on Deportation of Lawful Residents Tied to Haitian FTO

Deportation of Lawful Residents with Alleged FTO Ties

• 📌 The Secretary of State has determined that a number of lawful permanent residents have ties to a designated Haitian Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).
• ⚠️ This designation is due to their support and collaboration with Haitian gang leaders connected to Viv Ansam, a US-designated FTO.
• 🎯 Viv Ansam is identified as a primary driver of violence and criminality in Haiti, contributing to the island's instability.

Legal Basis and Consequences

• ⚖️ These actions are taken under section 237 A4C of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
• 📄 This section allows for deportation if the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe the alien's presence or activities would have potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States.
• 🚫 The US government will not permit aliens who have facilitated the actions of violent or criminal terrorist organizations to remain in the country.

Administration's Commitment

• 🛡️ This demonstrates the administration's firm commitment to protecting the American people and advancing national security interests.
• 🌍 The actions also aim to promote regional security and stability.
• 🤝 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will pursue the removal of these aliens, with the State Department deferring to DHS on updates regarding removal proceedings.