Records on Central American and Caribbean Immigration

The materials in FOIA 2011-2116-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials. 2011-2116-F 2 FOIA 2011-2116-F contains materials from agencies and individuals including the White House, U.S. Departments of State and Defense, and the United States Coast Guard related to immigration from Central America and the Caribbean, with the bulk of materials relating to the mass seaborne exodus of Haitian "Boat People". The WHORM Subject File categories contain correspondence from Congress, citizens, and interest groups requesting that the President take action against the repressive government in Haiti and/ or provide aid and asylum to refugees, copies of newspaper articles related to events in Haiti, and memoranda and reports between the Bush Administration and Congress regarding foreign aid and relief programs for Haiti. The Staff and Office Files contain correspondence from Congress, citizens, and interest groups requesting that the President take action against the repressive government in Haiti and/ or provide aid and asylum to refugees, copies of newspaper articles related to events in Haiti, and memoranda and reports between the Bush Administration and Congress regarding foreign aid and relief programs for Haiti. Additional records include Statements of Administration Policy regarding Bush Administration views on proposed legislation regarding immigration and foreign aid to Haiti; press statements and releases; reports regarding deportation, asylum policies, and status of refugees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. These records also contain memoranda regarding Administration policy decisions towards Haiti and the Boat People as well as reports regarding U.S. Coast Guard interdictions. Read less