Mr. President. the recent violent military coup in Haiti has robbed Haitians of their freedom. Until democracy and basic human rights are restored in that country. we cannot. in good conscience. condone the deportation and interdiction of Haitians. In light of this. I am introducing legislation which would: First. call upon the Attorney General to suspend deportation and exclusion proceedings for Haitians in the United States pending resolution of the crisis in Haiti. second. call upon the Attorney General to grant Haitians temporary protected status. third. call upon the Coast Guard to supend the interdiction of Haitian boat people during this period In which basic human rights are being violated. and fourth. call for the Secretary of State. in consultation with the Attorney General. to ensure the policys fairness to the Haitian people. It is morally wrong to embrace a policy that forces Haitians back to their island to face certain retirbution and persecution while the military remains in power. We cannot be accomplices to the crimes of the military by forcing Haitians to return to the island.
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