Dominican officials say immigration regulations are the country 's sovereign right . Comment: It is likely to affect a large number of immigrants from neighboring Haiti . `` We are not trying to violate ( rights ) , but rather regulate , '' one official says .
Dominican officials say immigration regulations are the country 's sovereign right . Immigrant advocates have criticized the move . It is likely to affect a large number of immigrants from neighboring Haiti . `` We are not trying to violate ( rights ) , but rather regulate , '' one official says .