John,

It’s been over three weeks since Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas, and
the situation on the ground remains dire for too many people.

The northwest islands in particular lie in ruins. Over 70,000 people are
now homeless and living in shelters, tents, and even ships^1. Many of the
areas hit hardest by the storm have lost vital infrastructure like power
and sanitation systems.

Some Bahamians have been able to find temporary relief in the US. But for
many people, the relative safety of the US remains out of reach because of
the Trump administration’s draconian immigration policies.

Our neighbors in the Bahamas need access to clean water, power, and other
necessities. [ [link removed] ]It’s time for lawmakers to take action — sign here to tell
Congress to pass legislation to grant Temporary Protected Status to
Bahamians.

The Trump administration’s response to the devastation of Hurricane Dorian
has been incredibly cruel. A week after the storm, US Customs and Border
Patrol kicked 130 people off a ship bound for Fort Lauderdale because they
didn’t have visas^2.

Trump has also declared that he won’t be granting TPS to survivors of
Dorian. This means that those Bahamians who do manage to make it to the US
somehow won’t be able to work to support their families, and will face
possible deportation once their visa expires. 

With TPS, Bahamians would be able to live in safer conditions, find work,
and support their families in the U.S. while the Bahamas begins to
rebuild. Fortunately, Reps. Yvette Clarke (D-NY-9), Stacey Plaskett
(D-VI), and Barbara Lee (D-CA-13) introduced the TPS for Victims of
Hurricane Dorian Act.
With about 14,000 Bahamians likely to benefit if granted TPS, we must
demand that Congress pass this important legislation now. [ [link removed] ]Don’t wait —
sign here to tell Congress to pass the TPS for Victims of Hurricane Dorian
Act now. 

Island nations in the Caribbean are among the least responsible in the
world for the climate crisis, but are disproportionately affected by
storms strengthened by climate change. As one of the largest polluters on
earth, the US has a duty to support nations and communities on the
frontlines of the climate crisis — and that includes offering haven to
people displaced by climate disasters.

In solidarity,

Ju-Hyun

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1 - [ [link removed] ]’Opening the Door to Hell Itself’:  Bahamas Confronts Life After
Hurricane Dorian, The Wall Street Journal

2 - [ [link removed] ]At least 100 Hurricane Dorian evacuees booted from boat headed to
U.S. over lack of visa, Daily Kos

 

 


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