Haitian Bridge Alliance has stood up to injustice and cruelty, responding with care, compassion and action. While we continue to walk alongside our community we need you to stand with us during this difficult time. ⭐️Giving Tuesday is the best time to join our fight. bit.ly/hbadonate

In a move so heinously calculated, the Trump Admin has terminated TPS for hundreds of thousands of Haitian families the eve before Thanksgiving TPS protects Haitians in the US from deportation + allows them to work. Families across the country are now at risk of being separated

HBA calls on the US gov to reverse the decision to terminate TPS for Haiti and urges Congress to create a permanent, humane pathway for Haitian TPS holders. "If Haiti doesn't warrant TPS, which country does?" says HBA's Executive Director, Guerline Jozef Stay tuned for updates

Today we honor the Battle of Vertières — the final battle that secured Haiti’s independence and reshaped the course of global freedom for Black people everywhere Vertières enslaved Africans defeated Napoleon’s army, making Haiti the first nation to lead a successful slave revolt

As temperatures drop and winter approaches, the Haitian Bridge Alliance is launching our community-driven initiative to ensure immigrants across New York, Springfield and beyond are not left out in the cold.

On this Veterans Day, we honor the countless veterans who have served with courage, even when the government refused to recognize their own humanity and dignity.

U.S. State Department has issued guidance instructing consular officers to consider chronic health conditions—such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and mental health disorders—when determining visa eligibility under the public charge rule.

Hurricane Melissa is now a Category 5 hurricane with winds up to 160 mph it heads towards Jamaica. At least seven hurricane-related deaths have been reported across the Caribbean so far, with three each in Jamaica and Haiti and one in the DR.

During these dark times, the Haitian Bridge Alliance commends Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for his unwavering commitment to protecting immigrant communities from dehumanization and federal overreach.

Today we honor Emperor Jean-Jacques Dessalines, the father of Haitian Independence. Just two years after leading the only successful slave revolt and declaring independence, his vision of absolute freedom was cut short. Haiti’s victory paved the way for liberty across the Americas. Rest in Power🇭🇹

Ayiti, the Taino name for Haiti meaning “the land of high mountains.” 🇭🇹 On this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor Queen Anacaona, Caonabo. From Taino resistance to the Haitian Revolution, the spirit of this land has always carried the fight for freedom.

Atansyon! Si ou te ranpli fòm I-589 apre 1 ye oktòb, 2024 w ap gen pou peye frè anyel azil. USCIS pral voye lèt pèsonèl ba ou leu w ap gen pou peye frè anyèl azil ou a, ki ap gen ladan li, montan frè a, lè ou dwe peye li, kijan ou dwe peye frè, ak konsekans si ou pa peye li.

Please be aware of the annual asylum fee that is mandatory to pay every year if you filed Form I-589 after October 1, 2024. USCIS will issue personal notices when your annual asylum fee is due. For more information, visit: my.uscis.gov/accounts/annual-asylum-fee/start/overview

🚨 BREAKING: Today, Haitian Bridge Alliance in collaboration with our allies filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court opposing the Trump administration’s request to strip protections from over 600,000 TPS holders from Venezuela.

September 20th, we celebrate the birthday of Jean Jacques Dessalines—the revolutionary father of Haiti & leader of the world’s first successful slave revolt—we honor his audacity, courage & belief in Black liberation. His triumph inspired oppressed peoples everywhere.

BREAKING: Today, the First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Trump administration in Svitlana Doe v. Noem, greenlighting the mass revocation of legal status and work authorization for half a million people who entered the country lawfully w/ CHNV humanitarian parole.

Tune in for a powerful webinar hosted by the International Center for Multigenerational Legacies of Trauma in collaboration with Kolektif Ayisyen Afwo-Desandan, NYU Law School Global Justice Clinic, Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti+the Anacaona Center for Human Rights

The Trump administration’s new executive order abolishing cashless bail across the U.S is a direct assault on Black immigrant communities and the poor. This just fortifies our justice system that incarcerates the poor while the affluent buy their freedom.

🚨 Alèt Kominotè 🚨 Èske ou se yon Ayisyen, oubyen yon etranje, ki Ozetazini epi w ap panse pou w travèse ale Kanada? 🇨🇦 Anvan w ale, tanpri konnen risk ki genyen yo.

🚨Alerte à la Communauté🚨 Êtes-vous Haïtien(ne) ou étranger(ère) vivant aux États-Unis et envisagez-vous de traverser vers le Canada?🇨🇦 Avant de partir, sachez quels sont les risques.

🚨 Alerta Comunitaria 🚨 ¿Eres haitiano, o extranjero, en los Estados Unidos y estás pensando en cruzar a Canadá? 🇨🇦 Antes de ir, por favor infórmate sobre los riesgos.

🚨 Community Alert 🚨 Are you a Haitian, or a foreigner, in the US and thinking about crossing into Canada? 🇨🇦 Before you go, please know the risks.

Every month, HBA hosts a Community Gathering at the San Diego Community Center. Recently, we came together to share donations, lead Know Your Rights sessions on new immigration policies, offer mental health workshops, and provide job readiness trainings bit.ly/3UN6OmE

August 1791, a sacred oath at Bois Caïman ignited a revolution. Enslaved people in St-Domingue launched coordinated attacks, dismantling history’s most profitable slave economy from within. #BlackAugust

The Ninth Circuit Court’s unexplained decision to end TPS for Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal is devastating. It green-lights ongoing cruelty and throws the lives of 60,000+ people into turmoil. HBA will continue fighting alongside our partners until justice is secured

🚨 BREAKING: The Ninth Circuit Court has paved the way for the Trump administration’s termination of TPS for Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal — immediately exposing nearly 60,000 long-term residents at risk of losing their status, work authorization, and protection from deportation.

As schools reopen across the country, students and families are navigating this season with heightened fear. No child should have to worry about their safety while pursuing an education. Join the fight – text HOME IS HERE to 787-57 to help protect DACA

The Big Cruel Bill will increase several immigration fees relating to asylum, green cards, work permits and Temporary Protective Status (TPS). Please stay tuned for updates.

On this night in 1791, enslaved individuals in St-Domingue (now Haiti) led by Dutty Boukman & Cécile Fatiman at the Bois Caiman Ceremony, swore an oath: Liberty or Death. Their revolution ended slavery, toppled three empires & established the first Black Nation in 1804 #BoisCaïman #HaitianRevolution

Washington, D.C. is home to vibrant immigrant communities who contribute to every part of our city’s life. By sending in the National Guard, the government is sending a clear message: that our communities are to be monitored, controlled, and feared.

The Haitian Bridge Alliance is proud to have our Executive Director, Guerline Jozef, honored among incredible movement leaders and partners to Tsuru for Solidarity

Last week, the plaintiffs showed their ongoing courage and continued to speak out and fight for the extension of TPS—not just for their countries but for all countries facing threats of termination.

Last week in San Francisco, the Haitian Bridge Alliance stood in solidarity with TPS holders, not just with our brothers and sisters from Haiti, but with our siblings from Nepal, Honduras, Nicaragua and Venezuela.

As we are gearing up to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of @HamiltonMusical, the @HaitianBridge is grateful to be a part of Immigrants: We Get The Job Done Coalition

HBA is proud to be co-counsel on two court cases that defend the protection of TPS for Haiti, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Honduras and Nepal. Co-counsel Emi Maclean from ACLU NorCal recounts the important events from this week in the National TPS Alliance v Noem cases.

HBA Staff Attorney, Erik Crew, gives a brief update after leaving the hearing in NTPSA v Noem TPS, where co-counsel and HBA sought to protect TPS status for Haitian and Venezuelan TPS holders. Stay tuned for the ruling. Together, we protect and uplift each other in this fight for safety.

HBA has just left court to defend TPS for Haiti and Venezuela. Please stay tuned for this decision. Proud to be in this fight with: National TPS Alliance @uclacilp.bsky.social @ndlon.bsky.social @aclusocal.bsky.social and ACLU Northern California

HAPPENING NOW: The Haitian Bridge Alliance is in court! HBA is proud to be co-counsel alongside @ndlon.bsky.social @aclu-norcal.bsky.social @aclusocal.bsky.social+ @uclacilp.bsky.social in the —TPS Alliance v Noem case—lead by the NTPSA to protect TPS for people from Haiti and Venezuela Stay tuned

🚨 JUST IN: A district court has ruled that TPS for Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua cannot be terminated at this time — protections will remain in place through at least November 18, 2025 as the case continues.

BREAKING: District court rules that TPS terminations for Nepal, Honduras and Nicaragua cannot go into effect and that TPS status will be preserved until at least November 18, 2025 while the legal case moves forward.

Haitian Bridge Alliance supports the letter led by Senators Edward J. Markey & Raphael Warnock demanding answers from Secretaries Noem DHS & Rubio State over the termination of TPS for Haiti and U.S. mercenary activity in the country

Yesterday, HBA was in the First Circuit Court fighting the gov's sudden termination of CHNV parole grants — a move that left thousands without legal status overnight. As we await the judges’ response, we will continue fighting with @justiceactionctr.bsky.social @humanrights1st.bsky.social

HBA has just left court to defend TPS for Nicaragua, Nepal and Honduras. The judge has stated she will give her decision within 48 hours. Please stay tuned for this decision. Proud to be in this fight with: @ucla_cilp @daylaborernetwork @aclu_socal and @aclu_norcal

HAPPENING NOW: HBA heads into court in San Francisco as co-counsel with @uclacilp.bsky.social @ndlon.bsky.social @aclusocal.bsky.social @aclunorthdakota.bsky.social to defend Temporary Protective Status for Nepal Nicaragua and Honduras. Stay tuned for further updates!

We've just left the courthouse, and the future of Humanitarian Parole—and the lives of hundreds of thousands of people—hangs in the balance. No ruling has been issued yet. The Haitian Bridge Alliance team will share updates as soon as they become available. #chnvprogram

HAPPENING NOW: HBA is outside the courthouse in Boston about to defend life saving humanitarian parole programs and to prevent people from having their legal status stripped away and deported. HBA is grateful to be in this fight with @justiceactionctr.bsky.social @humanrightsfirst.org

🚨 TPS is under attack — again. TODAY, July 29, A federal court hearing in San Francisco will determine whether thousands of people from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua lose their legal protection and face deportation.

A major court case in Boston could reshape the future of humanitarian parole. On July 29, a federal court will hear Svitlana Doe v. Noem — a case that could determine whether the government can strip legal status from migrants who’ve already been granted humanitarian parole. 1/2

🔊 The time is almost here! ‘We Belong Here’ is tomorrow! ✊🏿 Join us for an impactful conversation about dignity and justice. HBA' Executive Director, Guerline Jozef will join a powerful panel! Register today: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

HBA is deeply honored to be named Community Grand Marshal by San Diego Pride for the 2025 Spirit of Stonewall Awards — standing alongside our allies who protect LGBTQIA+ people seeking safety 🌈 There is no pride without liberation for all — especially those forced to migrate just to survive.