United StatesWashington D.C., United States
House votes to block Trump on Haitian deportations
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 17:33 UTC · 1 source
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to block President Donald Trump's plan to deport hundreds of thousands of Haitian nationals. The measure passed by a vote of 220–207, largely along party lines, and now moves to the Senate for consideration. The bill specifically aims to prevent the deportation of approximately 350,000 Haitians who are currently in the United States. This legislative action represents a significant challenge to the administration's immigration enforcement agenda.
Key Details
Vote tally: 220–207
Number of Haitians affected: ~350,000
Sources
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 17:33 UTC · First reported: 6h ago