The rally, organized by the Haitian Network Group of Detroit, called for the repeal of a pandemic provision that gives the CDC border influence.
Detroit — State and city lawmakers joined community activists Sunday afternoon to condemn the expulsion of Haitian migrants from Texas as Haiti contends with political unrest and natural disaster. Some 50 people attended the rally, organized by the Haitian Network Group of Detroit and held outside the Spirit of Detroit Plaza. Protesters held signs demanding President Joe Biden’s administration “protect Haitian asylum seekers” and “stop the brutality and deportations.” “Every single person needs to be treated as a human being, with respect,” said state Sen. Stephanie Chang, D-Detroit, who talked about being the daughter of immigrants in the United States. This came after the administration announced on Sept.17 the wide-scale expulsion of thousands of Haitian migrants who had gathered in the border city of Del Rio, Texas.
