CVT joined human rights and civil society organizations in a letter to members of the Biden administration, expressing outrage at recent comments from elected officials that denigrate the Haitian immigrant community living in Springfield, Ohio, and calling for actions to protect Haitian immigrants in the United States. The authors comment on Haitians’ long history of supporting the United States, going back to the American Revolution when they contributed to the fight for U.S. independence. The authors write, “Today, just as Haiti stood for freedom and justice, we must now stand with them by upholding international human rights standards, providing safety, and ensuring their dignity is protected.”

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Rights Groups Oppose Recent Remarks Targeting the Haitian Immigrant Community

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Human Rights Watch