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Haitian migrants seek asylum at US-Canada border
Haitian migrants are increasingly attempting to cross from the United States into Canada to seek asylum, despite tightening border regulations and increased difficulty in the process.
Following the end of deportation protections for Haitians during the first Trump administration, many individuals face uncertainty regarding their legal status in the U.S. Some migrants, such as 32-year-old Gemima Cadet, have chosen to leave their homes in Florida to seek a future in Canada, citing the dangers of returning to Haiti and the instability of remaining in the United States.
Immigration lawyer Fedora Mathieu, based in Ottawa, reports a growing number of inquiries from Haitians in the U.S. While a route connecting northern New York to Montreal was a known crossing point in previous years, current rules have made the asylum process significantly more challenging.
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Fedora Mathieu · Gemima Cadet · Montreal · Ottawa · Trump administration
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Rules for requesting asylum at the Canadian border have changed significantly since the first Trump administration. kesq.com · kvia.com · wtop.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Trump administration announced the end of deportation protections for Haitians. kesq.com · kvia.com · wtop.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Haitians are attempting to seek asylum at the Canadian border despite increased difficulty and risks. kesq.com · kvia.com · wtop.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A route connecting northern New York to Montreal served as a known crossing point during the first Trump administration. kesq.com · kvia.com · wtop.com