Number of Haitians deported plunged in June as more are allowed to seek asylum

The number of Haitians deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement fell dramatically in June as the Biden administration has allowed more to enter the country through legal ports of entry to seek asylum, according to an internal planning document obtained by NBC News. The policy has incentivized Haitians to come through legal ports of entry along the border rather than attempting to cross undetected, according to the document. They’re allowed entry after legal and immigration advocates file for them to be exempted from Title 42, the Covid-19 public health order that prevents migrants from staying in the U.S. to seek asylum. Previously, Haitians were being rapidly sent back to Haiti on flights as part of Title 42. A total of 36 flights in May expelled or deported more than 4,000 Haitians. Since more began being admitted at ports of entry in June, the number of Haitians apprehended between ports of entry has fallen from 7,694 to 130, according to internal Customs and Border Protection data. Meanwhile, 3,643 presented themselves at legal ports of entry and were allowed to stay in the U.S. to be processed and possibly pursue asylum claims. As a result, the last deportation flight carrying Haitians back to Haiti was June 3, the document said. Migrants sent back to Haiti face dire conditions OCT. 8, 202101:58 A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said the agency continues to enforce Title 42, but that its ability to expel people may be limited for several reasons, “including operational constraints and whether Mexico or their country of origin are willing, and have the capacity, to receive those individuals.” For more information, contact us at: http://www.beverlyhillsimmigrationlaw.com/index.html