US to investigate reported abuse of Haitian migrants by mounted border patrol • FRANCE 24 English

Summary

Following the Haiti earthquake, the Biden administration temporarily halted deportations to Haiti but has recently resumed flights, leading many Haitian migrants to cross back into Mexico to avoid deportation. Only those in the U.S. before July 29 are eligible for temporary protected status. Thousands are stranded in Del Rio, Texas, with allegations of abuse by Border Patrol officers on horseback emerging in recent video footage.

Takeaways

• 🌎 Haitian migrants are seeking to cross back into Mexico to avoid deportation from the United States.
• 🏛️ The U.S. temporarily suspended deportations to Haiti following the recent earthquake, but has resumed them recently.
• 📅 Only Haitians living in the U.S. before July 29 are eligible for temporary protected status.
• 🚫 The Biden administration has reiterated that the U.S. borders are not open to unauthorized migrants.
• 🚷 Border restrictions, including expulsion, apply to individuals and families attempting to enter the U.S.
• 🛤️ Thousands of Haitians are stranded under a bridge in Del Rio, Texas, unable to move forward.
• 🕵️ U.S. authorities are investigating allegations of abuse at the camp by Border Patrol officers on horseback.
• 📹 Recent video footage shows Border Patrol officers potentially using their reins to intimidate and push migrants back towards the river.
• 🚨 There is a humanitarian crisis unfolding with migrants caught in a precarious situation at the border.
• 🤝 The situation calls for international cooperation and a humane approach to address the plight of Haitian migrants.
• 📝 The script highlights the complexity of immigration policies and their impact on vulnerable populations.

Q & A

Why are Haitian migrants crossing back over the Rio Grande into Mexico?

Haitian migrants are crossing back into Mexico to avoid an unsavory deportation from the United States, as it provides a safer alternative to being sent back to Haiti.

What event prompted a temporary suspension of deportations to Haiti by Washington?

The earthquake that occurred in Haiti last month led Washington to temporarily suspend deportations to the Caribbean nation.

What has been the recent change in the Biden administration's policy regarding Haitian deportations?

The Biden administration has recently resumed deportations, sending flights full of people back to Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Who is eligible for temporary protected status in the United States as per the script?

Haitians who were living in the United States before July 29 are eligible for temporary protected status.

What message has been reiterated by U.S. authorities regarding the borders?

U.S. authorities have reiterated that the borders are not open and people should not undertake the dangerous journey, as individuals and families are subject to border restrictions, including expulsion.

Where have thousands of Haitians found themselves stranded according to the script?

Thousands of Haitians have found themselves stranded under a bridge in Del Rio, Texas.

What is preventing the stranded Haitians from moving on as mentioned in the script?

The stranded Haitians are blocked from moving on by U.S. authorities.

What allegations is the U.S. authorities investigating in relation to the Haitian migrants?

U.S. authorities are investigating allegations of abuse at the camp by Border Patrol officers on horseback.

What does the recent video footage appear to show regarding the treatment of migrants?

The video footage appears to show Border Patrol officers on horseback swinging their long reins to threaten migrants and push them back towards the river.

What is the significance of the Rio Grande in the context of the Haitian migrants' situation?

The Rio Grande serves as a geographical boundary and crossing point for Haitian migrants attempting to avoid deportation and seek refuge or asylum.

What challenges do the Haitian migrants face in their journey as depicted in the script?

The Haitian migrants face challenges such as the risk of deportation, dangerous journeys, and potential abuse at the hands of Border Patrol officers.