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Tag: HAITIAN IMMIGRANTS

starship Alabama News
Report: Haitian migrants could make Alabama towns the 'next Springfield'

According to a recent report by The Daily Wire, ongoing issues related to an influx of Haitian migrants could turn several small Alabama towns into the next Springfield, Ohio.

Alabama Political News Enterprise10 Alabama News
'Action gets action': Enterprise residents discuss solutions to illegal immigration crisis

Concerned citizens met on Tuesday evening to discuss the illegal immigration crisis, its impact on Alabama and Coffee County, and possible solutions.

Tracy Honea Albertville Alabama News
Albertville Mayor Honea shoots down concern over his business practices during Haitian migrant influx

Local officials across Alabama are facing heightened scrutiny as concerns mount over the recent influx of Haitian migrants.

Alabama political news Sylacauga Town Hall Alabama News
'There’s nothing that Sylacauga can do': State lawmakers host town hall to address Haitian migrant concerns

Residents and lawmakers in Sylacauga expressed frustration Tuesday night during a town hall meeting where community members gathered to answer questions and provide perspective regarding recent concerns over Haitian immigration in the area.

FBI Alabama News
FBI hiring contract Haitian Creole translators

The FBI is seeking contract workers across the state of Alabama to translate Haitian Creole.

Marshall County delegation border trip Alabama News
'Worse than I originally thought' — Marshall County lawmakers, sheriff attend border school in Texas for firsthand look at illegal migrant crisis

Members of the Marshall County legislative delegation recently attended a border school in McAllen, Texas to learn more about the illegal immigration crisis that continues to hit home in Alabama.

Alabama political news Sylacauga Alabama News
'It’s hurting us': Sylacauga residents voice opposing opinions on Haitian resettlement during contentious city council meeting

Tempers were hot during a Tuesday evening Sylacauga City Council meeting, where residents expressed differing views on the ongoing controversy surrounding Haitian immigrants flooding into the city.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Britt joins call for the end of the Biden-Harris Haitian migrant parole program

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recently joined several Senate colleagues in calling for the cessation of the Biden administration’s parole program that has led to nationwide controversy surrounding a massive influx of specifically Haitian immigration.

Haitian migrants Alabama News
'We’re not going to have a country' — Residents speak out at Fayetteville town hall over Haitian migrants in Talladega County

State and local leaders held a town hall in Fayetteville to listen to county residents express concerns over the recent influx of Haitian immigrants and dispel alleged rumors that have circulated in the area.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville on Haitian influx: ‘Changed the landscape of this country forever’

The Biden administration is implementing “mass amnesty” through a parole program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) told the Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas on Thursday.

Jim Heigl Alabama News
Sylacauga Mayor Heigl urges 'keyboard warriors' to calm down, says media misrepresented contentious meeting over Haitian migrants

Sylacauga Jim Heigl blamed others but not himself for the lack of communication concerning a recent influx of Haitian migrants. He appeared Thursday morning on “Daybreak” with Jimmy Dale, a news show featuring local stories from WOTM.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville: Surge in Alabama's Haitian immigration a Biden ploy to gain Democratic voters — 'They think we’re complete idiots'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville recently spoke on the issue of Haitian immigrants flooding into American cities, including several in Alabama that have grabbed headlines in recent months.

Councilman Chris Seibert Alabama News
Athens residents petition Councilman Chris Seibert to resign for allegedly profiting off of Haitian migrants

A petition calling for the resignation of Athens City Councilman Chris Seibert is gaining traction online after a group of concerned citizens accused Seibert of corruption and questionable business dealings related to recent mass Haitian immigration. 

Haitian migration Alabama News
Jay Palmer: An open letter to Ivey, Ainsworth on the impacts of mass Haitian immigration on small-town Alabama

Legal or illegal, these migrants are here and cannot be ignored.

Hand holding prayer Alabama News
Albertville community gathers in prayer for city as it continues addressing ongoing Haitian migrant influx

A mix of white, Haitian and Hispanic residents and pastors gathered near downtown Albertville on Sunday to hold a community prayer meeting in multiple languages to foster unity and prosperity for the city.

Sylacauga City Council Alabama News
'This is our city!' Sylacauga citizens shut down for questioning influx of Haitian migrants

The Sylacauga council meeting ended abruptly Thursday night after council president Tiffany Nix shut down public comment due to citizens concerned with a recent influx of Haitian migrants.

Robert Aderholt Border Illegal Crossing Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Aderholt: Alabama leaders join forces to address migrant influx caused by Democrats' open-border policies

There is no doubt that Washington has struggled to get a handle on illegal immigration. My Republican colleagues and I want to secure the border, stop the flow of illegal immigrants, put the gangs, the cartels and the human traffickers out of business, and deport those who should not be here.

Hanson, Palmer and Lamour Alabama News
Albertville group forms nonprofit to address 'rampant' human trafficking, housing issues related to Haitian refugee influx

While questions remain surrounding the influx of Haitian migrants in north Alabama, whistleblower and immigration advisor Jay Palmer said he has proof that human labor trafficking is taking place in Albertville.

Albertville Haitian meet Alabama News
Concerns raised over possible human labor trafficking in Albertville amid Haitian refugee controversy

To ease tensions and communication, members of Albertville’s Haitian community and a grassroots group leading an effort to address residents’ immigration concerns met at city hall in the mayor’s office.

Athens City Hall Alabama News
Athens leadership addresses immigration concerns; Councilman denies getting subsidies for rentals, says Haitian students arrive with more vaccines than schools require

Like many other cities in north Alabama, Athens has reportedly seen a rise in Haitian immigration, which has caused residents to ask local and state leadership to take action.

dale strong Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Strong investigating surge of Haitians migrants in Athens, blames Biden for 'destroying public trust' in immigration system

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) said Athens is seeing an influx of Haitian migrants, like many other cities in North Alabama, due to the Biden administration’s “damaging” immigration policies.

pilgrims Alabama News
Pilgrim's to stop running buses due to outcry over Haitian immigration concerns

Pilgrim’s Pride will no longer be running charter buses to transport workers, according to State Sen. Wes Kitchens (R-Arab).

Pilgrim's Pride Russellville Alabama News
Pilgrim’s claims alleged Haitian migrant buses used to transport local workers to Russellville plant; Albertville officials respond to residents’ complaints

After much public outcry and speculation on social media, the City of Albertville issued a statement Friday confirming the buses were being used to transport workers to and from a job site, not to directly import migrants from other countries.

starship Alabama News
Charter buses seen dropping off alleged Haitian migrants in Marshall County; Residents demand answers

Several residents in Albertville and Boaz have reported seeing large charter buses dropping off what appear to be Haitian immigrants in various locations at odd hours, often carrying baggage and other belongings.

Haitians Alabama News
Lawmaker skeptical after reports of hundreds of Haitians bussed to Cullman for work

Citizens in Cullman want to know what is going on after news that hundreds of Haitians lined up this week at the Cullman Career Center for jobs.