14 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 29
Barrett and her husband adopted two children from Haiti after visiting an orphanage near Port-au-Prince in 2004 and again following the 2010 earthquake.
Her personal connection to Haiti comes as the Supreme Court hears a case on ending protections for 350,000 Haitians facing deportation under the Trump administration's policy.
Barrett has spoken about the poverty and lack of healthcare in Haiti, and her family's experience was shaped by U.S. policy changes after the 2010 quake, which also influenced current immigration protections.
What happens to American children if their Haitian parents lose protected status?
Beyond TPS, how do new policies affect families seeking international adoptions?
How might a justice's personal ties to Haiti influence a landmark immigration ruling?
When does a 'temporary' humanitarian status become a permanent right to stay?
Could removing 350,000 Haitian workers destabilize the U.S. healthcare system?
Does the government's legal argument ignore its own 'Do Not Travel' warning for Haiti?