# AYITI INTEL - DAILY

**Date:** 2026-02-13
**Language:** EN
**Pages:** 11

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## Table of Contents

- [EXECUTIVE SUMMARY](#executive-summary)
- [QUICK SUMMARY FOR STAKEHOLDERS](#quick-summary-for-stakeholders)
- [DEVELOPMENT 1](#development-1)
- [HISTORICAL CONTEXT](#historical-context)
- [TALKING POINTS](#talking-points)
- [RECOMMENDED DECISIONS](#recommended-decisions)
- [DEVELOPMENT 2](#development-2)
- [HISTORICAL CONTEXT](#historical-context)
- [TALKING POINTS](#talking-points)
- [RECOMMENDED DECISIONS](#recommended-decisions)
- [DEVELOPMENT 3](#development-3)
- [HISTORICAL CONTEXT](#historical-context)
- [TALKING POINTS](#talking-points)
- [RECOMMENDED DECISIONS](#recommended-decisions)
- [DEVELOPMENT 4](#development-4)
- [HISTORICAL CONTEXT](#historical-context)
- [TALKING POINTS](#talking-points)
- [RECOMMENDED DECISIONS](#recommended-decisions)
- [WHAT TO WATCH NEXT](#what-to-watch-next)
- [NEXT 24 TO 48 HOURS](#next-24-to-48-hours)
- [THIS WEEK](#this-week)
- [STRATEGIC HORIZON](#strategic-horizon)
- [PRIMARY SOURCES](#primary-sources)

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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Federal Judge Ana Reyes refused to stay her TPS ruling on February 12, preserving
protections for over 350,000 Haitians while reading death threats against her in open
court. The ULCC announced it will expand investigations beyond the 30-day asset
declaration requirement for former CPT members, directly targeting the three officials
implicated in the BNC corruption scandal. The Superior Council of the Judiciary barred
all judges from political activity, foreclosing proposals to install a Court of Cassation
judge as provisional president. These developments signal institutional assertions of
independence in the post-CPT transition framework. Stakeholders should monitor the
March 9 asset declaration deadline as the first test of whether ULCC investigations
advance to judicial referrals.



## QUICK SUMMARY FOR STAKEHOLDERS

Judge Reyes maintains TPS protections for 350,000 plus Haitians despite death threats
ULCC will probe former CPT members beyond asset declarations
CSPJ resolution blocks judges from political roles including provisional presidency
Canada-funded Morne-Casse training center nears completion with 200-officer
capacity
Kesner Pharel reports 15 years of inflation and 7 consecutive years of GDP contraction



## DEVELOPMENT 1

On February 12, US District Judge Ana Reyes denied the Department of Homeland
Security's request to stay her February 2 ruling that blocked the termination of
Temporary Protected Status for Haitians. The decision preserves work permits and
deportation protection for more than 350,000 Haitian nationals currently in the United
States. During the hearing, Judge Reyes read aloud email and social media death
threats she had received following her initial ruling, underscoring the politically charged
nature of the case.
The stay denial means TPS protections remain in effect while the Trump
administration's appeal proceeds through federal courts. DHS had argued that the
preliminary injunction should be paused pending appeal, but Judge Reyes rejected this
request. The ruling acknowledged that DHS possesses addresses of TPS holders in
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Springfield, Ohio, where Haitian migrants became a focal point during the 2024
presidential campaign. This detail raised stakeholder concerns about potential targeted
enforcement actions should the administration ultimately prevail on appeal.
The February 2 preliminary injunction was issued on procedural grounds, finding that
the administration's termination notice violated Administrative Procedure Act
requirements for public comment and reasoned decision-making. The substantive legal
challenge continues, but the stay denial provides operational certainty for Haitian TPS
holders through at least the next several months of appellate proceedings. For diaspora
communities, employers relying on Haitian workers, and remittance-dependent
households in Haiti, this ruling preserves critical income streams and legal status
protections.
The death threats against Judge Reyes signal the extreme polarization surrounding
immigration enforcement under the current administration. Her decision to read these
threats in open court appears calculated to create a public record of the pressures
federal judges face when issuing rulings that contradict executive branch immigration
priorities. This context is relevant for understanding the durability of the TPS protections
as the case advances through appeals.



## HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Haiti's TPS designation was first granted in 2010 following the earthquake and has
been continuously renewed through multiple administrations until the Trump
administration's termination notice in January 2026. The program currently covers
approximately 350,000 Haitians who remitted an estimated 1.4 billion dollars to Haiti in
2024 according to World Bank data.



## TALKING POINTS

TPS protections remain in effect for 350,000 plus Haitian nationals pending appeal
Judge Reyes denied stay request and read death threats in open court on February 12
DHS confirmed it has addresses of TPS holders including Springfield Ohio population
Ruling preserves work permits and remittance flows critical to Haiti household income
Legal challenge continues on procedural grounds under Administrative Procedure Act
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## RECOMMENDED DECISIONS

Diaspora organizations should advise TPS holders to maintain valid work permits and
documentation
Employers relying on Haitian TPS workers can continue operations with current staffing
Remittance service providers should communicate continuity of legal status to
customers
Haitian government should prepare contingency plans for potential future TPS
termination
International stakeholders should monitor appellate timeline for policy planning
purposes
CONFIDENCE
High confidence based on official institutional reporting.



## DEVELOPMENT 2

The Anti-Corruption Unit announced on February 12 that it will not limit itself to the
legally mandated 30-day asset declaration requirement for former CPT members.
ULCC Director Hans Joseph signaled that deeper investigative probes into the
activities of ex-CPT advisors are planned, extending beyond the February 12, 2008
law's exit declaration requirements. This statement was published in Le Nouvelliste's
English edition and represents a significant escalation in post-transition accountability
measures.
On February 9, the ULCC publicly reminded all former high officials of their legal
obligation to file asset declarations within 30 days of leaving office, establishing a
March 9 deadline. The legal framework requires declarations to be filed at the civil court
of the individual's domicile, with non-compliance exposing officials to judicial
prosecution under Articles 2, 6, 7, and 14 of the 2008 law. However, Joseph's February
12 statement makes clear that filing the declaration will not end ULCC scrutiny of
former CPT members.
The three primary targets appear to be Louis Gerald Gilles, Smith Augustin, and
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Emmanuel Vertilaire, the CPT members implicated in the BNC corruption scandal.
These three officials actively campaigned to remove ULCC Director Hans Joseph
during their tenure but departed the CPT without succeeding in displacing him. Joseph
remains in his position with apparent backing from Prime Minister Fils-Aime, positioning
the ULCC as an independent institutional actor in the post-CPT governance structure.
This announcement tests whether the transition framework can deliver meaningful
anti-corruption accountability. If ULCC investigations advance to judicial referrals, it
would mark the first substantive action against former transition officials for corruption.
Success would boost credibility for the Fils-Aime government and demonstrate
institutional independence. Failure or political interference would reinforce perceptions
that elite impunity remains entrenched regardless of governance changes.



## HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The ULCC was established under the February 12, 2008 law on asset declarations and
functions as Haiti's primary anti-corruption investigative body. Director Hans Joseph
survived removal attempts by CPT members during the BNC scandal investigation,
which alleged misappropriation of public funds by Gilles, Augustin, and Vertilaire.



## TALKING POINTS

ULCC will expand investigations beyond the 30-day asset declaration deadline of
March 9
Director Hans Joseph survived removal attempts by the three BNC scandal targets
Legal framework allows prosecution for non-compliance with declaration requirements
Prime Minister Fils-Aime appears to be backing ULCC institutional independence
First meaningful anti-corruption test of the post-CPT governance arrangement



## RECOMMENDED DECISIONS

International stakeholders should monitor ULCC investigation progress as governance
credibility indicator
Diplomatic missions should assess whether Fils-Aime government supports or
obstructs investigations
Business community should track accountability outcomes as proxy for rule of law
trajectory
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Civil society should document ULCC actions to establish baseline for transition
performance
Former CPT members should secure legal representation and prepare for potential
judicial proceedings
CONFIDENCE
High confidence based on official institutional reporting.



## DEVELOPMENT 3

The Superior Council of the Judiciary adopted Resolution No. CSPJ-SP/02-2026/887
on February 10, formally barring all judges from political participation. The resolution
was signed by all eight CSPJ members including President Jean-Joseph Lebrun and
Vice-President Barthelemy Altenor. Article 1 prohibits judges at all levels and ranks
from any participation in political activities and requires them to remain outside the
political arena. Article 2 bars any behavior, statement, or action likely to undermine
judicial impartiality or harm the image and dignity of the judicial institution. Article 3
establishes disciplinary sanctions for violations.
The resolution directly forecloses scenarios proposed during post-CPT transition
negotiations in which a Court of Cassation judge would be installed as provisional
president. Various political actors had advocated for this arrangement, but the CSPJ
ruling now makes clear that any judge accepting such a role would face disciplinary
sanctions. This represents the judiciary's institutional assertion of independence at a
moment when executive power is concentrated in Prime Minister Fils-Aime's hands
without a presidential counterweight.
The timing of the resolution is significant. It was adopted on February 10, three days
after the CPT mandate expired on February 7, and published on February 12. This
suggests the CSPJ anticipated or responded to proposals that emerged during the final
days of CPT negotiations about alternative governance structures. By establishing an
explicit prohibition, the CSPJ removed one category of potential constitutional
workarounds that could have been used to install a provisional president outside the
electoral process.
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For international stakeholders, this resolution clarifies the legal parameters within which
the transition must operate. The August 30 electoral timeline proceeds with Fils-Aime
holding executive power absent any provisional president designation. The judiciary has
drawn a clear institutional boundary and signaled it will not provide a legal fig leaf for
political arrangements that compromise judicial independence. This reduces scenarios
in which competing political factions could claim legitimacy based on judicial
participation.



## HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The 2004 transition following President Aristide's departure saw Court of Cassation
President Boniface Alexandre installed as provisional president. That precedent
informed proposals during the post-CPT negotiations in early February 2026, but the
CSPJ resolution now explicitly prohibits any repetition of that model.



## TALKING POINTS

CSPJ Resolution bars all judges from political participation effective February 10
Signed by all eight CSPJ members including President Lebrun and Vice-President
Altenor
Directly blocks proposals to install Court of Cassation judge as provisional president
Asserts judicial independence while Fils-Aime holds concentrated executive power
Removes one category of constitutional workarounds for alternative governance
structures



## RECOMMENDED DECISIONS

International community should recognize judiciary's institutional boundaries in
transition framework
Political actors should abandon proposals requiring judicial participation in executive
roles
Election observers should note CSPJ assertion of independence as positive
governance signal
Legal analysts should document this resolution as precedent for future transition
scenarios
Fils-Aime government should respect CSPJ boundaries and avoid pressure on judicial
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independence
CONFIDENCE
High confidence based on official institutional reporting.



## DEVELOPMENT 4

A major anti-gang police training center in Morne-Casse, Nord-Est department, is
nearing completion with capacity for 200 officers simultaneously. The facility is funded
by the Government of Canada and spans more than six hectares with classrooms,
dormitories, cafeteria, sports rooms, and recreation facilities. The first instructor training
session is scheduled for the end of February 2026 with a three-week duration. These
instructors will then train specialized anti-gang units in the coming months.
The center is designed specifically for the formation of specialized police units,
including the Anti-Gang Brigade, BOID (Departmental Intelligence and Investigation
Brigade), and the Tactical Intervention Unit. This focus on specialized anti-gang
capabilities addresses a critical gap in PNH capacity to conduct operations against
organized criminal networks. The facility's location in the Nord-Est, outside the
gang-controlled Port-au-Prince metropolitan area, provides a secure environment for
training without the operational disruptions and security risks that plague the capital.
Canada's funding of this facility represents one of the most tangible international
contributions to Haiti's long-term security infrastructure. Unlike short-term operational
support or equipment donations, the Morne-Casse center creates permanent
institutional capacity for police training. The timing of its completion coincides with the
expected full deployment of the Gang Suppression Force, potentially enabling parallel
training tracks for Haitian police alongside international force operations.
The three-week instructor training scheduled for late February is the critical next
milestone. Successful completion would enable the center to begin training specialized
units by March or April 2026. For stakeholders assessing security sector development,
the center's operationalization would mark a shift from crisis response to institutional
capacity building. However, the training infrastructure means little without sustained
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recruitment, retention, and operational deployment of trained units, which remain
significant challenges for the PNH.



## HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Previous police training centers in Haiti have faced challenges with sustainability,
equipment maintenance, and instructor retention. The Nord-Est location may mitigate
some Port-au-Prince-specific security constraints but will require ongoing Canadian or
international support to maintain operational effectiveness.



## TALKING POINTS

Morne-Casse center can train 200 police officers simultaneously on six-hectare
campus
Canada-funded facility targets specialized anti-gang units including BOID and Tactical
Intervention
First instructor training scheduled for end of February 2026 with three-week duration
Secure Nord-Est location avoids Port-au-Prince gang disruption of training operations
Represents shift from crisis response to institutional capacity building for PNH



## RECOMMENDED DECISIONS

Canadian government should commit to multi-year support for operational costs and
instructor salaries
PNH leadership should prioritize recruitment and retention to fill training pipeline
International partners should coordinate equipment provision to match training output
timeline
GSF should explore coordination with Morne-Casse for joint training opportunities
Stakeholders should monitor instructor training completion as milestone for security
sector progress
CONFIDENCE
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High confidence based on official institutional reporting.



## WHAT TO WATCH NEXT





## NEXT 24 TO 48 HOURS

DHS files emergency appeal  Appellate acceleration  TPS protections face expedited
legal challenge
Former CPT members miss March 9 deadline  ULCC triggers prosecution  First
anti-corruption referrals advance
Political actors challenge CSPJ authority  Judiciary defends resolution  Constitutional
crisis over judicial independence



## THIS WEEK

Instructor training completes at Morne-Casse  Facility becomes operational
Specialized anti-gang unit training begins March
ULCC issues public statements on investigation scope  Target identification becomes
explicit  Political pressure on Fils-Aime government intensifies
Judicial or political actors contest CSPJ resolution  Legal challenge filed  Transition
governance parameters tested



## STRATEGIC HORIZON

ULCC investigations advance to judicial referrals by March 15  Court proceedings begin
Fils-Aime credibility faces accountability test
Appellate court expedites TPS case  Supreme Court involvement becomes likely
Diaspora protection timeline compresses
International community responds to judicial assertions  Diplomatic support or pressure
emerges  Transition legitimacy framework solidifies or fractures
Morne-Casse graduates first specialized units by April  Deployment to Port-au-Prince
begins  PNH anti-gang capacity increases or training retention fails



## PRIMARY SOURCES

US News - Judge refuses stay on TPS ruling February 12 2026
Springfield News-Sun - Judge denies stay request DHS has Springfield addresses
Dayton Daily News - Haiti TPS stay request denial coverage
February 13, 2026

Le Nouvelliste English - ULCC expands scrutiny beyond wealth declarations February
12
Gazette Haiti - ULCC pressure on former CPT asset declarations February 9
Le Nouvelliste - Morne-Casse 200-capacity training center completion
HaitiLibre - Anti-gang training center dedicated to specialized units
Le Nouvelliste - CSPJ bars magistrates from political participation
HaitiLibre - CSPJ reminds magistrates prohibition on political activities
Le Nouvelliste - Kesner Pharel failed state analysis inflation and GDP contraction
Infos Nation - Kesner Pharel alert on economic collapse
Le Nouvelliste - Michel Brunache legal analysis post-CPT transition
February 13, 2026



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