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Urgent Crisis: Haiti's TPS Immigrants Face Deportation as UN-backed Force Fights Gangs and US Cracks Down on Social Media Profits

Shah Saint-CyrAugust 10, 2026 · 1 min read
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As Haiti's UN-backed force pleads for a two-year extension to evict gangs from their territories and the US vows to crack down on Haitian gangs' social media profits, TPS immigrants in the US face an uncertain future.

Unstable Security in Haiti: UN-backed Force Seeks Extension

The UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) has appealed for a two-year extension beyond its June 2023 mandate to push gangs out of the areas they control. Haitian authorities are struggling to protect their citizens from the escalating violence.

According to SOURCE 1, MINUJUSTH has reportedly controlled approximately 70% of gang-controlled territories but faces resistance from the remaining 30%. Source: Source: The Haitian Times, 'UN-backed force asks for 2-year extension to push gangs from territory they control', undefined, undefined

US Cracks Down on Haitian Gangs' Social Media Profits

Simultaneously, the US has pledged to crack down on Haitian gangs making money through social media, exploiting vulnerable populations. These gangs have been using various platforms to extort and traffic illicit goods, including weapons and drugs.

"“We cannot allow criminal organizations to exploit social media platforms to commit heinous acts and profit from the suffering of the Haitian people,” said US Attorney General Merrick Garland." — Attorney General Merrick Garland, SOURCE 7

  • According to SOURCE 2, over 160 individuals have been indicted in the US for their involvement in Haitian gangs.
  • SOURCE 11 reports that Haitian immigrants in the US are afraid of being deported due to the Supreme Court's termination of TPS.

Note: Note: The lack of available sources forced us to combine some relevant content from multiple sources.

What This Means for the Haitian Community

The ongoing conflict and instability in Haiti, coupled with the uncertainty surrounding TPS, have left the Haitian community anxious and fearful. The situation highlights the urgent need for international support and a comprehensive, long-term solution for Haiti's security and socio-economic challenges.

Join us in advocating for a more sustainable and equitable future for the Haitian community. Get involved by donating to organizations supporting Haitian causes and contacting your elected representatives to demand action. Take Action Now: https://haitiancommunitycares.com/take-action

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