How Springfield, Ohio, became home for thousands of Haitian
WEB1 day ago · Mayor Rob Rue told CNN the city’s population has grown about 25% over the past three years, in part due to the arrival of Haitian immigrants. Between 12,000 and 15,000 immigrants are living in ...
Springfield, Ohio in spotlight: DeWine provides update on immigration
WEB1 day ago · Schools, businesses, and public buildings in Springfield have faced evacuations after receiving a flood of threats since the community gained the national spotlight over immigration. Gov. Mike ...
Springfield’s mayor claims emergency powers to ‘mitigate ... - CNN
WEB22 hours ago · The mayor of Springfield, Ohio, issued a proclamation Thursday claiming temporary emergency powers “to mitigate public safety concerns” as false claims about Haitian immigrants continue to ...
Springfield, Ohio, mayor granted emergency powers as Haitian
WEB1 day ago · Daily life for many Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, has been upended following false claims made by former President Donald Trump and Trump’s running mate (and Ohio senator) JD Vance ...
How Haitian immigrants fueled Springfield's growth | Reuters
WEBSpringfield, Ohio, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Rose Joseph and Banal Oreus followed different paths from Haiti to this struggling Midwestern industrial city that suddenly finds itself at the center of...
How the Haitian migrant community of Springfield, Ohio, got ... - CBS News
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Springfield, Ohio — At the St. Vincent de Paul Society community center in Springfield, Ohio, Haitian immigrants receive food and clothes and get help finding work.
State, Springfield ask for federal help with Haitian immigration …
WEB3 days ago · Sep. 16—Federal assistance is still an uncertainty for Springfield as state leaders, congressmembers and their election opponents join city officials in calling for additional resources to help manage the strains caused by an influx of Haitian immigrants. The issue has drawn a national spotlight, largely fueled by misinformation but underlining resource challenges caused by an estimated ...
Springfield mayor: Investigation into businesses, immigration …
WEBJul 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...
The challenges Springfield, Ohio, faces to handle Haitian migrants
WEBSep 13, 2024 · (NewsNation) — Unsubstantiated claims that Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, are eating neighbors’ pets have gone from city commission meetings to the 2024 presidential campaign. But the attention has led to a larger discussion about the impact of immigration on U.S. communities.
Springfield Haitian influx prompts action from Ohio Gov. Mike …
WEBSep 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.
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