Haitian groups hit Trump and 'ringleader' Vance with defamation suits over 'hate speeches'

A lawsuit by two Haitian groups who say their lives have been uprooted by “lies and falsehoods” spread by former President Donald Trump and “ringleader” Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) accuses the former president, his running mate and others of defamation, inciting violence and conspiracy to violate the civil rights of Haitian migrants.

“Nobody is entitled or has the right to defame an entire group of people, putting their lives in danger, uprooting their daily lives by publicly spurring lies and falsehoods against them,” the groups...