Haitian Deportee Resource Sheet
We are horrified by the U.S. Supreme Court decision to end temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants. Please know that you are not alone as we remain committed to defending your rights. Your dignity and humanity remain intact.
While there are currently no relevant resources offered by the Department of State or U.S. Embassy in Haiti, the following on-site NGOs provide immediate support to returnees after landing in Haiti. They meet returnees at the airport and provide necessary amenities such as food, clothes, personal hygiene kits, medical screenings, on-site trauma counseling, and help getting an ID.
In the meantime, the House has passed legislation that would preserve TPS protections for Haitians through April 2029. I voted for that bill, which the Senate has yet to consider. I will continue to support efforts to keep our communities together.
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IOM Haiti (Port-au-Prince, Haiti)
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+509 29 47 7746
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GARR Groupe d’Appui aux Rapatriés et Réfugiés (Port-au-Prince, Haiti)
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+509 37 22 38 33
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CARE Haiti (Pétionville, Haiti)
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+509 37 84 5212
*While CARE Haiti does not actually greet people at the airport, they offer more long term monitored assistance after the first night. Ask IOM to refer you to CARE Haiti’s local office for more information.
The Litigation/Response Task Force has launched a new website, detailing the efforts of House Democrats to protect the American people from the Trump administration's unlawful executive orders and agency actions. Visit litigationandresponse.house.gov to learn more about these efforts, along with resources for constituents and tools for whistleblowers.
Fix the Court Litigation Tracker HERE.
Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse HERE.
Just Security Litigation Tracker HERE.
Know Your Rights Resources
Trump's new executive orders attack immigrant communities in NJ 10 and nationwide. Our community stands with immigrants and help is available. The orgs below specialize in legal services, family assistance and more. My office can help with federal casework. We're here for you.
Listen to my Immigration Tele-Town Hall
You should know your rights if you have an encounter with law enforcement or an immigration agent (ICE):
- You have the right to remain silent.
- Do not sign any documents without consulting an attorney.
- Do not grant permission to enter your home.
- Ask to see a warrant before opening the door if an immigration officer comes to your home or work.
- You have the right to ask “am I free to go?”
- If they arrest you, ask to speak with an attorney.
- Do not give the law enforcement officer any information voluntarily.
- Do not share your immigration status or your place of birth.
- Do not show or use any fraudulent documents or documents with a false name on them.
Conozca Sus Derechos
Debe conocer sus derechos si tiene un encuentro con un agente de la ley o un agente de inmigración (ICE):
- Tiene derecho a permanecer en silencio.
- No firme ningún documento sin consultar con un abogado.
- No otorgue permiso para entrar a su casa.
- Solicite ver una orden judicial antes de abrir la puerta si un oficial de inmigración viene a su casa o trabajo.
- Tiene derecho a preguntar "¿soy libre de irme?"
- Si lo arrestan, pida hablar con un abogado.
- No le dé al agente ninguna información de manera voluntaria.
- No comparta su estatus migratorio ni su lugar de nacimiento.
- No muestre ni use ningún documento fraudulento o documento con un nombre falso
Community Resources / Recursos Comunitarios
Essex County
Catholic Charities (Newark) 976 Broad St, Newark, New Jersey, 07102
(973) 733-3516 https://ccannj.org/
Essex County Family Justice Center 60 Nelson Pl, 2nd Floor, Newark, New Jersey, 07102
(973) 230-7229 https://www.essexcountyfjc.org/
Immigration Community Outreach 17 Academy St, Suite 308, Newark, New Jersey, 07105
(908) 520-5001 https://njico.org/
Kids in Need of Defense 50 Park Place, Suite 1401, Newark, New Jersey, 07102
(862) 304-5680 https://supportkind.org/
La Casa De Don Pedro 75 Park Ave, Newark, New Jersey, 07104
(973) 482-8312 https://lacasadedonpedro.org/
Rutgers-Newark Immigrant Rights Clinic 123 Washington St, Newark, New Jersey, 07102
(973) 353-5292 https://law.rutgers.edu/professional-skills/clinics/immigrant-rights-clinic
Hudson County
Church World Service (Jersey City) 26 Journal Square, Suite 600, Jersey City, New Jersey, 07306
(201) 659-0467 https://cwsjerseycity.org/
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services 574 Summit Ave, 2nd Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey, 07306
(201) 792-6363 https://www.northeastnjlegalservices.org/
Union County
International Rescue Committee 208 Commerce Place, 4th Floor, Elizabeth, NJ, 07201
(908) 290-5496 https://www.rescue.org/united-states/elizabeth-nj
Make the Road New Jersey 42 Broad St, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 07201
(908) 368-1196 https://maketheroadnj.org/
Resources for Federal Workers
