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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 599
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    Derby Clerfe was convicted of conspiring to illegally export handguns from the United States to Haiti without proper licenses. As a result, the U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to deny Clerfe's export privileges for two years and revoke any related licenses. Additionally, others are prohibited from assisting Clerfe in acquiring or handling export-controlled items. Clerfe has the option to appeal this order within 45 days.

    Simple Explanation

    Derby Clerfe tried to send guns from the U.S. to Haiti, which is not allowed, so the government said he can't send anything from the U.S. to other countries for two years. Also, people can't help him try to do this, and if he thinks this is unfair, he can ask to change the decision in 45 days.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2059
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The State Department has approved the use of up to $16 million for foreign assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. This money will support countries participating in the Multinational Security Support mission in Haiti. The decision, authorized by Deputy Secretary of State Richard R. Verma, was made possible by overriding other legal provisions. This determination will be reported to Congress and published in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department has decided to use up to $16 million to help other countries keep Haiti safe, but it's not clear which countries will get the money or how they'll use it. This decision will be shared with Congress and written down for everyone to see.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13611
    Reading Time:about 67 minutes

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is ending the parole programs for citizens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV programs) that were previously established. These programs allowed certain inadmissible individuals and their families to enter the U.S. for urgent reasons or significant public benefit. DHS decided to terminate these programs due to insufficient benefits, increased illegal immigration, and inconsistency with the current administration’s policy goals. Notice of termination is effective as of March 25, 2025, requiring individuals under these programs to leave the U.S. by April 24, 2025, unless individual extensions are granted.

    Simple Explanation

    DHS has decided to stop letting people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela use special permission to stay in the U.S., because it wasn't working well and not fitting with current rules.