ICE agents in the US are chasing Haitians: 'No one goes out anymore, the streets and churches are deserted, people are afraid of being arrested'
- Posted on October 10, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Following the expiration of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals on July 27, approximately 350,000 immigrants face imminent deportation proceedings. The escalated enforcement operations by ICE have created a climate of fear within Haitian communities across the United States. Residents are increasingly confined to their homes, avoiding public spaces including workplaces, schools, and religious gatherings due to heightened arrest risks. This mass restriction of movement reflects broader concerns about family separation and economic disruption in affected communities.
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ICE agents in the US are chasing Haitians: 'No one goes out anymore, the streets and churches are deserted, people are afraid of being arrested'
Since the end, on July 27, of a protective status that had allowed Haitians to reside in the United States, 350,000 of them have faced the threat of deportation by federal immigration authorities. Many no longer dare to leave their homes.
