CJ blocks deportation of Haitians

Chief Justice Roxane George-Wiltshire

Acting Chief Justice Roxane George-Wiltshire SC last night granted a conservatory order staying a previous order made by Principal Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus for 26 Haitian nationals to be deported. 

During the virtual hearing which was convened at 7 last evening, the Chief Justice made it clear that her order which will override the magistrate’s order, is not intended to be a concession on anything.

She clarified that it is rather to maintain the status quo until the matter before her would have been fully heard and determined.