Lifestyle Changes - Moving to the US

Because of the disastrous effects the earthquake had on Haiti in January, there have been several instances where Haitians have attempted to cross into the United States. The Haitians are crossing in from Canada, and from there are coming down to the US, unless of course they get caught. The most obvious reason for these individuals to illegally cross into the United States is to escape the horrendous accommodations right now. The Haitians have been starving and many no longer have homes to live in, so they can't be blamed for attempting to find a better life elsewhere.

The audio clip is an interview with an attorney, David Watts, who is currently representing three Haitians who have lived in the United States previously, and have now tried to enter through Canada. These individuals according to the lawyer, had been ordered to leave the US but they refused to leave. The immigration laws have temporarily changed for the people who have come in from Haiti because there is nothing to send them back to. This is what has made so many Haitians attempt to enter the US, because word has gone around that they will not be returned at this time, and temporarily will be allowed to live in the US.