MIAMI-DADE – Commissioner Marleine Bastien releases the next assertion on the Supreme Court docket resolution impacting authorized standing of Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan parolees:
Commissioner Bastien
“I’m devastated and outraged by at this time’s U.S. Supreme Court docket resolution to uphold the revocation of authorized standing for greater than 500,000 Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan parolees. As a County Commissioner in a group formed and strengthened by immigrants, I strongly oppose this resolution and reaffirm my unwavering dedication to combat for dignity, justice, and a lawful path ahead for all immigrants.
“As a lifelong advocate for immigrant rights, I do know firsthand the concern, trauma, and disruption this ruling will deliver to households—not simply throughout the nation, however proper right here in Miami-Dade County. These are our neighbors, coworkers, and mates—moms and dads, college students and small enterprise house owners, important employees—who’ve constructed their lives in the US and contributed immeasurably to the financial system and cultural material of our communities
“Stripping away their protections not solely tears households aside, however threatens the very values of compassion, alternative, and unity that outline us as a nation. It additionally dangers deep financial and social penalties: our colleges, native companies, and neighborhoods will really feel the pressure. This resolution will solid a shadow of concern over numerous kids and destabilize households which have lengthy been rooted in hope.
“We should stand with these people and their households to make sure that the US stays a beacon of hope and alternative for all. America has all the time been a refuge for these fleeing violence, persecution, and tyranny. We can’t abandon that legacy now.
“I stay steadfast in my advocacy and dedication to guard the rights and humanity of all immigrants. Miami-Dade County won’t flip its again on those that have lengthy known as this nation dwelling.”
