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US: Vigil held in New York for Haitian immigrant following TPS termination.

Sep 5, 2026

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SHOTLIST: BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, US (SEPT. 4, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF PEOPLE HOLDING BANNERS, CANDLES DURING VIGIL 2. WOMAN SPEAKING (English) (TWO SHOTS) 3. PEOPLE LEAVING CANDLES AT MEMORIALBROOKLYN, NEW YORK, US - SEPT. 4, 2026: Community members and supporters held a vigil in Brooklyn on Friday, Sept. 4, in memory of Haitian immigrant Pierre Damas Bel, who died by suicide following the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for Haitians. Participants gathered to honor Bel and draw attention to the impact of the termination of TPS on Haitian immigrants and their families. The end of the protection has raised concerns among Haitian communities over the loss of deportation protections and work authorization.
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