Pierre Damas Bel, a member of the Haitian immigrant community, tragically passed away on Monday. His family thinks he took his life after facing immense distress over losing his deportation protection. He had been fitted with an ankle monitor, which they said deeply humiliated him.

The Trump administration’s decision to cancel protections for thousands of Haitian immigrants left many in precarious situations. Bel, who had recently celebrated receiving his high school diploma, found himself among those impacted.

Family members recall that ever since being placed under these restrictions, he became increasingly upset. They expressed concerns that his worsening mental state led to the tragic event.