Immigration Court Ruling: A U.S. judge ordered ICE to release a Haitian man in Springfield, Ohio or grant a bond hearing, calling ICE’s “mandatory detention” logic “puzzled” after the man has lived in the U.S. for years. TPS Fallout: Five Haitians from Springfield were deported after Trump ended protected status, with flights now landing in Cap-Haïtien as Port-au-Prince remains unsafe. Elections Under Strain: UN rights chief Volker Türk warned Haiti is far from conditions for credible elections, citing gang violence, kidnappings, and rights abuses, and urged barring perpetrators from running. Security & State Authority: Haiti’s Interior Ministry says it is drafting decrees to tighten oversight of private security agencies and travel-related sectors as part of restoring security and state control. Gang Violence Update: UN-linked reporting says gangs are adapting and expanding, with attacks in areas like Kenscoff and Gressier and killings tied to clashes involving the Gang Suppression Force. Sports Diplomacy: The Dominican Republic banned Haiti’s national team from using its stadiums after crowd trouble; Haiti’s federation tried to cool the “Hispaniola is Haiti” controversy. Humanitarian Pressure: UN Women warned 11.7 million more women and girls could face food insecurity by end-2026, with Haiti named among the hardest-hit. Industry Push: Haiti launched “Industry Week” and highlighted efforts to revive local production and jobs, including textile support.