Springfield’s Haitian immigrants are terrified Trump will make them an ‘example’ with mass deportations
Four months ago, then-presidential nominee Donald Trump repeatedly told his supporters a baseless lie that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio were eating residents’ pets.
Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, turn to faith amid deportation fears
Despite legally migrating to the U.S. under the country’s Temporary Protected Status program, many of the thousands of Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, are fearful President Donald Trump’s promised migration crackdown will soon include them.
Trump’s words changed Springfield, Ohio. Its Haitian community is bracing for what’s next.
Originally published by The 19th. The Michigan Advance is part of Reporting Network. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO — Several minutes into President Donald Trump’s inauguration speech on Monday, as he began talking about immigration,
Haitians in Springfield say they have been told to 'pack their bags' as Trump returns
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – As President Donald Trump took the stage for his inaugural address on Monday, some Springfield residents at the center of the debate over immigration watched from inside a local Haitian restaurant.
Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, ask God for protection amid deportation fears
Community leaders say many are overwhelmed by fears Trump will end or let expire the Temporary Protected Status program that allows them to remain in the U.S. legally.
Fears of deportation are high among Haitian community in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — As Haitian Community Help and Support Center Executive Director Viles Dorsainvil oversees the clean-up and renovation of their new, future location in a former fire station on West Pleasant Street in Springfield, he is focused on the worries of the people the center serves.
Springfield Haitian leader, immigration attorney describe Trump orders' impact
Thousands of Haitian immigrants in the Springfield area could be impacted by President Donald Trump's immigration executive orders. These orders include one calling for termination of certain Humanitarian Parole programs,
Haitians in Springfield try to keep fears in check as Trump takes office
Just hours after the president’s inauguration, the immediate future suddenly looked far less secure for Haitian immigrants in the southwestern Ohio city.
Fear and Faith: Springfield's Haitian Community Under Trump's Shadow
Springfield, Ohio's Haitian community is gripped by fear amidst President Trump's immigration policies and derogatory remarks. Churches serve as refuges for divine intervention, while nightmarish scenarios unfold as Temporary Protected Status faces expiration,
Springfield residents show support of Haitian community during council meeting
People in Springfield packed city hall Tuesday night to show their appreciation for local officials, and their support for ...
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New Neighbors United group aims to support, advocate for Springfield immigrants
More than 100 people or organizations have joined a faith-based effort to support immigrants in Springfield in light of the ...
Dave Yost pushes for review of immigrant protection program that enabled Haitian influx in Springfield
Citizens of 17 countries where conditions are deemed unsafe for immigrants’ return are currently allowed to live and work in ...