The true story about why and how Haitian immigrants came to Springfield
Sep 20, 2024 · Reporting by the Springfield News-Sun has documented that the influx of Haitian immigrants picked up during the pandemic, when local employers were desperate for workers.
Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, turn to faith amid …
Jan 27, 2025 · 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.
How Springfield, Ohio, became home for thousands of Haitian
Sep 19, 2024 · Springfield is now home to thousands of Haitians. Last week’s presidential debate thrust the small city into the national spotlight, prompting even more people to wonder how a Haitian...
Springfield, Ohio, sues neo-Nazi group that it says led Haitian ...
Feb 7, 2025 · DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio city that was racked with chaos and threats last year related to an influx of Haitian immigrants filed a lawsuit on Thursday against a neo-Nazi group that it alleges was at the heart of the onslaught.. The city of Springfield, Mayor Rob Rue and several others sued the Blood Tribe, leaders Christopher Pohlhaus and Drake Berentz and seven unnamed followers in U.S ...
Springfield, Ohio’s Haitian community reels from recent threats
Sep 20, 2024 · Haitians fled their country for peace. Now, many are having it disrupted in Springfield. Link Copied! From his small apartment here, Vilbrun Dorsainvil makes video calls to Haiti to spend time...
Springfield Haitians weigh their future as Trump threatens …
Oct 13, 2024 · Springfield, home to a large Haitian community, was thrust into the national spotlight after former President Donald Trump made claims during the presidential debate against Vice President...
Fact check: Are Haitian immigrants in Springfield in the US …
Oct 5, 2024 · Fact check: Are Haitian immigrants in Springfield in the US illegally? JD Vance says immigrants with temporary protections in Springfield, Ohio, are ‘illegal’. Experts say he is wrong.
Haitian immigrants reshaping Springfield: 5 key takeaways from …
Oct 12, 2023 · As increasing numbers of Haitian immigrants move to Springfield, schools, health care providers, social service agencies and non profits are working to assist them. An estimated 5,000 to 10,000...
Haitian immigrants in Springfield: Mayor says city 'is now …
Jul 12, 2024 · Springfield's mayor addressed resident questions and concerns about the increased Haitian immigrant population in the city and said a group looking into key issues would prepare a public...
Springfield Haitian influx prompts action from Ohio Gov. Mike …
Sep 10, 2024 · Ohio will funnel resources to Springfield for health care and road safety as the city contends with an influx of Haitian migrants, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday.