Springfield Neighbors United rally around city's Haitians, other immigrants
Springfield Neighbors United are mobilizing residents throughout Clark County to communicate with their Haitian neighbors that they are welcomed.
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 made an example of Springfield during the campaign. Immigrants there are bracing for the worst.
They’re afraid the mass deportations are going to start in Springfield,” said one local advocate. “They think they’re going to make Springfield the example.”
Springfield Haitian leader, immigration attorney describe Trump orders' impact
Most local Haitian residents have been in the U.S. legally, but new Trump policies create fear, uncertainty about changes in enforcement.
Trump’s words changed Springfield, Ohio. Its Haitian community is bracing for what’s next.
A local podcaster is urging fellow Haitians to stay in Springfield as they wait to see whether anti-immigration rhetoric imperils their status — and the city's economic resurgence.
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 ...
Springfield News-Sun1d
Seldom was heard a discouraging word: City meeting a rare oasis of positivity
Bradford Bogan said the last time he spoke at the city commission meeting was to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, and now he wanted to do the same for the immigrant community. He said he works in ...
USA Today10d
Haitians in Springfield say they have been told to 'pack their bags' as Trump returns
some Springfield residents at the center of the debate over immigration watched from inside a local Haitian restaurant.