Haitian migrant surge in California raises concerns over unrest in Haiti

(US MEDIA GROUP) – The number of Haitian migrants attempting to enter California has more than doubled in the past month, raising concerns about the escalating societal unrest in Haiti following a prison break and the control of 80 percent of power in Port-au-Prince by gangs.According to a report released by the United Nations, over 33,000 people have fled for safety in Port-au-Prince, prompting a surge in Haitian migrants attempting to enter the United States. In February alone, there were 2,220 encounters with Haitian migrants in California, more than double the number from January.This surge in migrant encounters has been met with action from state officials. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has deployed over 250 officers and soldiers to the state’s southern coast, citing concerns about the escalating violence in Haiti.The total number of Haitian migrants attempting to enter California in the 2023 fiscal year has reached 13,641, raising questions about the Biden administration’s immigration policies. President Joe Biden has faced criticism for his administration’s handling of immigration, with a recent incident involving a Haitian national in a Massachusetts migrant shelter further fueling the fire.According to data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 62 percent of Haitian migrants in California have...