Last week, Congressman Mike Lawler’s office was informed about the detention of Alan Junior Pierre, a Haitian refugee and student at Spring Valley High School, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The family of Pierre sought help from Congressman Lawler after unsuccessful attempts with Senator Schumer’s office.
Lawler’s team quickly coordinated with the Department of Homeland Security and communicated with Pierre’s family and legal representatives to facilitate an official intervention. Congressman Lawler personally engaged with stakeholders to advocate for Pierre’s release.
Upon hearing the news of Alan Junior Pierre’s release, Congressman Lawler stated: “I’m grateful for the Department of Homeland Security and Secretary Noem for working with me to release Alan Junior Pierre, pending his parole claim being adjudicated. My office and I will continue to work closely with Alan and his family throughout the immigration process, as we have with families throughout the Haitian community and across my district.”
He further added: “The situation in Haiti remains dire, and I will continue to advocate for Haitian immigrants to be granted asylum and parole within the confines of the law.”
Congressman Lawler is known as one of the most bipartisan members of Congress. He represents New York’s 17th Congressional District, which includes parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties. He was recognized as the most effective freshman lawmaker in the 118th Congress.
