Illegal Migrants Smuggling Themselves Out of the United States

A growing number of illegal migrants are smuggling themselves out of the United States to avoid government deportations by using 'smuggling packages' offered by coyotes. Haitians are self-deporting to avoid immediate deportation back to Haiti. The trend is acknowledged by The New York Times and is bad news for business groups looking for more imported customers, workers, and renters.

Cancellation of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians

The Trump administration canceled an extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians that was extended by the Biden administration until February 2026. The protections will end on August 3, affecting over 520,000 Haitians in the U.S.

Haitians Deported from the Dominican Republic

Haitians deported from the Dominican Republic face mounting abuses, unauthorized home raids, racial profiling, and challenges re-entering the Dominican Republic. The crackdown on undocumented immigrants has led to overcrowded public services, with children and unaccompanied minors being deported, and smugglers taking advantage of the situation.