Condemning Attacks on Haitians: Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke and Colleagues Introduce Legislation

Background

WASHINGTON, CMC – Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke has joined lawmakers in introducing legislation in the House of Representatives condemning “the racism and bigotry Haitian immigrant communities have faced” following remarks made by former president Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, in the campaign for the November 4 presidential elections in the United States.

Quotes

At a time when the Haitian people are suffering through a series of devastating, catastrophic crises, it is utterly contemptible that America’s most powerful would capitalize on the pain of those seeking safety in this country to amplify their anti-immigrant rhetoric,” said Clarke, the daughter of Jamaican immigrants, who represents the predominantly Caribbean 9th Congressional District in Brooklyn, New York.

Resolution

The extreme forces spreading this disinformation demand more than our universal condemnation, but a moral and humanitarian promise that we will not abandon our Haitian American neighbors to their cruelty,” said Clarke.

Support

Clarke said she is proud to stand alongside her colleagues and many like-minded allies in rejecting the hatred of powerful politicians, billionaires, and extreme activists.

Haiti Democratic Caucus

Haiti Democratic Caucus co-chairs Congressional Representatives Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Shei,herfilus-McCormick and Maxw, ell Frost of Florida have also joined condemned the attacklagrant lies about the Haitian community perpetuated and amplified by Trump and Vance are disgraceful, dehumanizing, and outright dangerous, and we must call them out,” Pressley said, adding, “as congresswoman for the third largest Haitian Diaspora community in the country, I want our Haitian neighbors to know that we see them, and we stand with them.

Conclusion

The Haitian community is beautiful, diverse, and an important part of the fabric of our country. Every single member of Congress, regardless of party, should be able to stand firmly in support of our resolution to condemn any hate against the Haitian community.

FAQs

Q: What is the purpose of the legislation introduced by Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke?
A: The legislation aims to condemn the racism and bigotry Haitian immigrant communities have faced following remarks made by former president Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance.

Q: Who has joined in condemning the attacks on Haitians?
A: Haiti Democratic Caucus co-chairs Congressional Representatives Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Shei,herfilus-McCormick and Maxw, ell Frost of Florida have also joined in condemning the attacks.

Q: What is the goal of the campaign to denigrate Haitians as unfit to be in America?
A: The senior policy advisor for the Haitian-American Foundation for Democracy, Jocelyn McCalla, said that the campaign is “a campaign against all immigrants, against decency and against persons of goodwill who wish to live peacefully in a diverse and culturally rich America.