James Boyard, Haiti’s Defense Ministry cabinet director and police inspector general, was kidnapped in Bourdon, a Port-au-Prince area considered relatively safe. It was not clear who abducted him or whether a ransom had been requested.
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A federal judge in Massachusetts has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate the temporary parole status of hundreds of thousands of migrants who entered the U.S. lawfully through the Biden-era CBP One app, ruling that the administration’s termination of their status violated federal procedures and exceeded DHS authority. The Trump administration had revoked parole en masse in 2025 without personalized notice, citing border security concerns, but the judge found this action unlawful and sided with immigration advocacy groups representing affected migrants. While the Department of Homeland Security opposes the ruling and plans to appeal, the decision restores legal protections for many migrants, though the full impact remains uncertain.
The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to encourage immigrants to voluntarily leave the United States, aligning with its broader strategy of mass deportations, but is facing complications due to a federal judge's ruling. The judge has temporarily blocked the administration from revoking deportation protections and work permits for migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who entered legally under a Biden-era program. This legal barrier, along with stagnating deportation numbers, challenges the administration's immigration enforcement goals and necessitates a reassessment of its approach.
The Trump administration has announced plans to terminate temporary legal status for over 530,000 individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, who arrived in the U.S. through parole programs established during the Biden administration. This decision, outlined in a Federal Register document, will take effect in late April, requiring those affected to leave the country or face deportation. The move reflects the Trump administration's broader immigration policy objectives and has sparked discussions about its implications for the affected communities and the overall immigration landscape.
The United Nations Security Council voted to approve a multinational force to be sent to Haiti to combat extreme gang violence. Kenya has committed to sending 1,000 security personnel and the force is expected to include personnel from Jamaica, Barbados and several other nations. Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry thanked the U.N. Security Council and other countries who agreed to join the force, expressing hope that the mission will bring stability and security to the region.
A New Hampshire nurse and her child were kidnapped in Haiti last month, but have since been released according to El Roi Haiti, the Christian ministry the woman was working for. The kidnapping of Dorsainvil and her child has raised concerns about the safety of aid workers in Haiti, with many victims being released after a ransom is paid. It is unclear if a ransom was paid in this case.
An American nurse and her child were kidnapped near Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince on Thursday, prompting a search and rescue mission by local authorities. Alix Dorsainvil, originally from New Hampshire, had been working for the religious and humanitarian aid group El Roi Haiti when she and her daughter were taken. Chants of “freedom” echoed through the streets as local authorities searched for the missing woman and child. The search for Dorsainvil and her daughter continues as the organization and local authorities work to bring them home safely.
An American nurse and her child were kidnapped near Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince on Thursday, according to the nonprofit organization El Roi Haiti. The U.S. State Department has confirmed that it is aware of the reports and is working with Haitian authorities and other U.S. government interagency partners to investigate the incident. El Roi Haiti has asked for prayers for the safe return of Alix and her child, which is a reminder of the dangers of living and working in the country.