Dominican Fathers Desperate to See Newborn Babies Separated from Haitian Mothers

Dominican Families Separated Amidst Haina Detention Center Crisis Haina, Dominican Republic – A distressing scene unfolds daily outside the Haina detention center, where Dominican men anxiously await news of their Haitian wives and newborn babies. The recent tightening of immigration enforcement has led to the detention of numerous Haitian women after childbirth, leaving their Dominican husbands in a state of uncertainty and despair. One young father, arriving from San Pedro de Macorís, stated, "I've been here for over a week without knowing my daughter's health condition. She's 100% Dominican, yet she's not getting proper care." His frustration reflects the wider sentiment among the waiting men. A mother, visibly distraught, shared, "My daughters and I are three people living in that house, and for days, I couldn't even sleep or eat." Her desperation underscores the human cost of these separations. The video shows several Dominican men and women holding documents, proving their children's Dominican citizenship. Despite this, they still face separation from their families. The situation highlights the complexities of immigration policies and their human impact, prompting calls for a more humane approach.