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Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader issued a firm response to Amnesty International this Friday, rejecting its criticism of the Dominican Republic’s repatriation of undocumented immigrants. He affirmed that the country will continue to uphold its immigration laws and prioritize national security, regardless of international pressure or petitions.
“You can collect as many signatures as you want,” Abinader said. “The Dominican Republic will continue to enforce its laws and protect its borders.” He also urged Amnesty International to focus its efforts on addressing the gang violence in Haiti, criticizing the global community for its inaction despite repeated calls for support over the past three years.
Speaking after a meeting with former President Hipólito Mejía to discuss the Haitian crisis, Abinader declared, “Amnesty International has no moral authority and will not dictate policies to the Dominican Republic.”
The issue is not with deporting immigrants who crossed the border illegally and Abinadar knows that. The issue, which he NEVER addresses is deporting children and yes adults who were born here at no fault of their own. Haiti is not their country or culture. Nor is it their language. Essentially, you are deporting people to a foreign country. Many of whom, who have lives here, follow the laws and have tried to or have legal documents. In some cases it is the color of their skin. Which……… leads to corruption. The police and immigration officers know this and exploit it. Knowing they will extort money to let them stay. It is very disappointing and frustrating, that the Dominican government has not addressed this to insure a more effective policy of border control. To actually keep out criminals and people who cross the border illegally. Please remember, the children that were born here, have not CROSSED a border.
Does not matter if they were born here, they are not Dominicans. It’s right ther ein our constitution. They are haitians, because their constitution says so. They have to go back. Plain and simple.
I don’t argue that. Slavery was in the constitution as well. It is inhumane and NOT a solution. The Government needs to concentrate on the border, not shoeshine boys in the cities of the Dominican Republic for a good photo op. In the end they pay the ransom and are let go. It is simply a scheme to make money for the police who are underpaid period. You know that and I know that.
Dominican Republic does not have birthright citizenship (which ironically the Trump administration in the US is also trying to implement this policy). Doesn’t matter if Haitian children are born on Dominican soil, that does not make them Dominican.
Once again. Not arguing that. It still does not make it right or humane. AND it should not be a policy or a goal of the Dominican Republic to deport people who were born here. It is simply politics. #1 They should concentrate on the border and keep those crossing illegally out. #2 They should be going after migrant criminals and deporting them. #3 Give a path to citizenship to those who DID NOT cross the border illegally. Solutions, and not grand standing, will solve the problem. For instance, what happens to the child who is born to a Dominican father and a Haitian mother? Or vice versa? Let me guess, punish the child and send them to a country they have never been. It is incredible that I have to even point that out. Please stop with your semantics and offer solutions. I have no problem with a country with strong border policies. AND I agree Haiti is a mess and the world community is indifferent. I have no issue with President Abinadar providing a strong response to this serious issue. Deporting children is neither strong, humane or a SOLUTION to the problem. It is simply wrong and unacceptable. I am not religious but I am certain a person claiming to be could not support this abhorrent policy.