About Us
The Quixote Center dismantles oppressive systems and structures so that vulnerable people are empowered to become the artisans of their own destiny. Inspired by liberation theology, we do this through sustainable development, U.S. policy reform, economic justice, and educational initiatives.
Latest Action
A petition to the Secretary of Homeland Security with suggested actions to stem crisis in Haiti: 
- Increase Customs and Border Protection resources dedicated to screening the contents of ships exiting via the Miami River Port.
- Urge the President to issue an executive order to prevent assault rifles, .50 caliber rifles, and high-capacity magazines from getting into the hands of cartels and gangs.
- Work with the Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to implement a strategy to increase the number of firearms recovered in Haiti that are submitted for tracing.
- Initiate an interagency strategy, together with the State Department, Commerce Department, and Department of Justice, to increase resources to stop the illegal flow of arms from the United States.
- Extend TPS to Haitians and end deportation flights until their country is a place to which they can return without reasonable expectation of "torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, or other irreparable harm." (United Nations)
Recent Updates
Quixote Center Applauds Bipartisan Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act
The humanitarian situation in Haiti continues to worsen as its people suffer from a crisis of violence and hunger, fueled by weapons and ammunition trafficked from the US. Due to the rescission of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians set to take place in August 2025, many more Haitians who are in the US legally are at risk of being deported back to Haiti which does not have the infrastructure or resources to resettle them.
