Over the summer, as immigration political rhetoric increased in volume, Pastor Dieufort “Kiki” Fleurissaint found himself welcoming to Boston groups of Haitian families and sole travelers to the sanctuary city. Months later, he is still trying to find homes for dozens of them and some others who went to local hospitals for sanctuary.
“When the families go to Children's Hospital to seek medical care for their children, they also bring their luggage with them,” Fleurissaint said.
Overview:
As Haitians arrive in the US, they face challenges new and old to immigrants. With the increase, service organizations are often overwhelmed trying to help the new arrivals secure work permits, find housing and assist with asylum legal battles. All in an environment that’s becoming more overtly unfriendly to Haitians, as shown by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ migrant “hunting.”
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