In light of the assassination of Haiti’s president, Jovenel Moïse and serious injury of the first lady, Martine Moïse early this morning, Lawyers for Good Government, alongside other humanitarian and advocacy organizations, has signed on to a letter urging the Biden administration to protect Haitian immigrants. 

The letter, issued by Haitian Bridge Alliance, specifically calls for the Biden administration to issue parole to all Haitians seeking protection at the U.S. Border, to publish the TPS redesignation so that eligible Haitians may apply, and reinstate the Haitian Family Reunification Parole (HFRP) Program, which allowed certain eligible U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to apply for parole for their family members in Haiti who have approved immigrant visa petitions, among other critical protections for Haitian families. 

Project Corazon works with many Haitians seeking safety at the southern U.S. border, and is committed to continuing its work helping dozens of Haitians access parole daily.

You can read the sign-on letter here.