US Citizenship Podcast: Top US Officials Condemn Treatment of Haitian Migrants

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US Customs and Border Protection mounted officers attempt to contain migrants as they cross the Rio Grande from Ciudad Acuña, Mexico, into Del Rio, Texas, Sept. 19, 2021.

Rights Groups Say US Has Long History of Mistreating Haitian Migrants

US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas promised a swift investigation of the tactics Border Patrol agents deployed against Haitian migrants

Migrants, many from Haiti, wade across the Rio Grande from Del Rio, Texas, to return to Ciudad Acuna, Sept. 22, 2021, some to avoid possible deportation from the U.S. and others to get supplies.

US Envoy to Haiti Quits Over 'Inhumane' Deportation of Migrants

Ambassador Daniel Foote says Washington 'ignored and dismissed' his advice; State Department denies the allegations

Top US Officials Condemn Treatment of Haitian Migrants

US deportation flights of Haitian migrants ramp up

FILE - U.S. Customs and Border Protection mounted officers attempt to contain migrants as they cross the Rio Grande from Ciudad Acuña, Mexico, into Del Rio, Texas, Sept. 19, 2021.

Top US Officials Condemn Border Agents' Treatment of Haitian Migrants

Vice President Harris, others support quick investigation

Two Haitians brothers cross the Rio Bravo natural border between Del Rio and Ciudad Acuña, Sept. 20, 2021. (Stephania Corpi/VOA)

For US-Bound Haitian Migrants, Acuña Became a Deportation Trap

Arriving at the US-Mexico border had been a dream come true for many after a journey of years across one sea and two continents; now, many are turning around and looking to escape