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House Passes Bill to Protect Haitian Immigrants Amid Deportation Risks

4/17/2026

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Immigrants Face Deportation

A backlog of nearly 12 million pending immigration applications has increased deportation risk for millions of immigrants in the United States, as the Department of Homeland Security delays processing under U.S. President Donald Trump.
The House passed legislation to protect Haitian immigrants from deportation, reflecting bipartisan concern over the administration's stance.
The bill faces a likely veto from Trump, underscoring ongoing tensions in U.S. immigration policy.

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Batra's Detention Controversy

Meenu Batra, a 53-year-old court interpreter, was detained by ICE at Harlingen International Airport on March 17.
Batra has lived in Texas since 2002 and holds withholding of removal.
Her attorneys say the detention violates due process because she was unaware of any deportation plans.
The case reflects the Trump administration's targeting of non-criminal immigrants, while Congress pursues bipartisan efforts to protect Haitian immigrants from deportation.

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Immigrants Face Deportation

A backlog of nearly 12 million pending immigration applications has increased deportation risk for millions of immigrants in the United States, as the Department of Homeland Security delays processing under U.S. President Donald Trump.
The House passed legislation to protect Haitian immigrants from deportation, reflecting bipartisan concern over the administration's stance.
The bill faces a likely veto from Trump, underscoring ongoing tensions in U.S. immigration policy.

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