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A 6-3 Supreme Court ruling ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians (and Syrians) puts Charleroi’s Haitian community at risk of deportation and loss of work, threatening immigrant-driven business revival and potentially creating broader economic ripple effects for the Pittsburgh region, prompting fear, contingency planning, and calls for federal aid from local leaders and service organizations.
A federal court has temporarily blocked the closure of a 132-year-old glass factory in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, following a motion by the Attorney General's Office. The plant, operated by Anchor Hocking and owned by Centre Lane Partners, was set to close and relocate operations to Ohio, affecting 270 employees. The court's decision prevents any equipment removal or changes until a hearing on November 12, amid concerns about the economic impact on the community. The closure has prompted scrutiny from local officials and union leaders, questioning the ownership and motives behind the shutdown.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a federal district court has granted a temporary restraining order against the Pyrex Manufacturing Plant in Charleroi, Washington County. This order prevents the plant's owners, Anchor Hocking Holdings and Centre Lane Partners, from removing equipment and materials as part of relocation efforts, citing potential "immediate and irreparable injury." A hearing for a preliminary injunction is set for November 12.
Pittsburgh Police have located Michael Hanley, a 28-year-old man from Charleroi who was reported missing after he was last seen in the North Shore area around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday.