Haitian woman fleeing violence and kidnapping denied U.S. asylum
May 15, 2026
Country of origin: Haiti

LT, a 30-year-old from Haiti, fled after experiencing kidnapping, rape, and violence, and after her sister was murdered. She sought U.S. asylum and gave birth to a daughter, but her asylum case was denied.
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