CriticalMiami is critical about the Florida immigration policy, and the United States handling of Cuban and Haitian refugees:
“She pasted her photo into a passport she bought on the black market and escaped to the US, where she’s lived (and raised two sons) for the past 13 years. Now, becasuse of some mistake in a law designed to allow people to stay, she’s being deported.”
Alesh also points out the contradictions with the “wet foot, dry foot” policy, whereby Cubans who make it to shore can stay – becoming eligible for permanent residence under the Cuban Adjustment Act. However, those who do not make it to dry land are sent back repatriated unless they can show a well-founded fear of persecution if returned to Cuba.
It seems schizophrenic that we encourage Cubans to flee their country, but then try to stop them from getting here.
And refugees from Haiti, whose lives may be in real danger, are not allowed to come according to US Immigration Policy on Hatian Migrants.
Above: Cubans sail toward Florida on a modified 1959 Buick boatcar.
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