OAS-Election Security: OAS Secretary General Albert Ramdin wrapped up a Haiti visit urging “urgent acceleration” of voter registration and ID work ahead of the Dec. 13 elections, warning that gangs control key routes and that the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force needs more personnel, equipment, and funding for measurable results. ID & Registry Support: Japan and the OAS signed a $3M deal to expand Haiti’s biometric ID system, including mobile registration and 350,000 new biometric cards, aimed at updating the electoral registry. TPS Fallout in Florida: As Haiti’s TPS ended, South Florida Haitians in places like Miami’s Little Haiti reported a chilling drop in daily activity and rising fear of detention and deportation; NYC schools and shelters also moved to support Haitian students and families as uncertainty spills into classrooms. Immigration Enforcement in Ohio: Reports from Springfield describe ICE activity targeting Haitian residents, including arrests and ankle-monitor requirements, heightening community anxiety. U.S. Court Moves on TPS: A federal judge lifted a final block to end TPS for over 5,000 Ethiopians, following the Supreme Court’s stance that TPS decisions aren’t reviewable in court—signaling more removals risk for other groups. Local Politics (Diaspora Lens): Brooklyn’s Democratic Party leadership fight continues, with chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn proposing rule changes that could reshape representation in areas including Little Haiti. Haiti-Related Legal/Crime Note: A former Prince George’s County police officer was sentenced to six months for an auto-insurance fraud scheme involving falsified losses.