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State Department: Certain Lawful Permanent Residents with Ties to Haitian FTO Determined Deportable Under INA 237(a)(4)(C)
Summary
Tammy Bruce said the State Department, citing national‑security concerns, announced determinations that certain lawful permanent residents tied to a Haitian designated foreign terrorist organization are deportable under section 237(a)(4)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act; the Department of Homeland Security will pursue removals.
Tammy Bruce, spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, said Friday the administration has determined that certain aliens who hold U.S. lawful permanent resident status and who have supported or collaborated with Haitian gang leaders connected to the U.S.‑designated foreign terrorist organization Vive Ensemble are deportable under section 237(a)(4)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Bruce said the Department of Homeland Security "will pursue the removal of these aliens from the United States pursuant to our laws," and that the State Department "defers to DHS on any update regarding removal proceedings." She described Vive Ensemble as a driver of violence and criminality in Haiti.
Bruce said the determinations reflect concerns about "potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences" of continued presence of such individuals in the United States and described the action as part of the administration’s effort "to protect the American people, advancing our national security interests, and promoting regional security and stability." She cited the statutory basis for the action as "section 237(a)(4)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act," which provides authority to deport aliens whose presence would have potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences.
Why it matters: The determinations could lead to removal proceedings for lawful permanent residents and raise questions about evidentiary standards and appeals. Bruce did not provide the number of individuals affected or operational details about how DHS will pursue removals.
Discussion vs. decision: Bruce announced a legal determination (formal decision) and noted DHS will handle removal proceedings (direction/implementation by DHS). The briefing did not provide counts, names, or procedural timelines.
