FROM: Harold Hongju Koh, Legal Adviser TO: The Secretary ← Hillary Clinton CC: Counselor Mills Deputy Chief of Staff Sullivan Assistant Secretary Crowley RE: 10 Amcits in Haiti February 9, 2010
You have asked about the USG's options regarding the 10 Amcits from Idaho in Haiti, from the New Life Children's Refuge, who are currently being charged with child abduction and criminal association crimes under Haitian law. Depending on the GOH's intent, we believe the USG would have the following basic options:
