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Haitian Refugees Face New Crisis | Spokane News
Haitian refugees in the U.S. face sudden legal limbo as protections expire, leaving many without work rights or deportation shields — even as the State Department warns against returning to Haiti’s dangerous conditions. In Spokane, community leaders like Luc Jasmin III are stepping up: organizing safe transport, rallying volunteers, and pushing for faster asylum hearings, especially for healthcare workers. A bipartisan bill to extend TPS through 2029 has passed the House but awaits Senate approval — with Senator Cantwell backing it. Jasmin urges citizens to contact their senators, protest…
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