Haiti, Trump and Springfield

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,
Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, turn to faith 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.
Springfield’s Haitian immigrants are terrified Trump will make them an ‘example’ with mass deportations
Springfield’s Haitian immigrants are terrified Trump will make them an ‘example’ with mass deportations - Trump baselessly claimed Haitian immigrants in Springfield were eating pets during his campaig
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.
Haitian Migrants Facing 'Uncertain Time' Amid Trump's Deportation Crackdown
Thousands of Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, are facing an "uncertain time" amid President Donald Trump's intensifying immigrant crackdown. On the campaign trail, Trump said he would suspend temporary protected status for Haitian migrants and deport them.
Springfield Police shares more details into weekend double homicide
A shooting that left two people dead in Springfield on Sunday could’ve been even worse, according to Springfield Police.
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Springfield Fire accepts donation of off-road vehicle
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Township Trustees Nov. 21 unanimously approved a resolution declaring the necessity of replacing ...
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Springfield man arrested in connection with east-side double slaying
Clifton James Cummings, 35, and Spencer Sharp, 30, died after a shooting on Larch Street in northeast Springfield that police say may be linked to a burglary or robbery.
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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Haitians in Ohio city 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 ...
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Springfield man who is nephew of deputy arrested after chase, standoff
Richard Rogers, 43, had an active robbery warrant and fled when Clark County Sheriff's deputies tried to stop him in Springfield.
Victims identified in double fatal Springfield shooting
Police are investigating after a shooting left two people dead Sunday night. The Springfield Police Division says officers ...
Former Springfield coach to be inducted into Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame
Paul "Bucky" Walters, who worked decades as a boys basketball coach and athletic director in Springfield, will be inducted posthumously into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame on April 12 in Columbus.
Bird flu strikes Ohio’s Tuscarawas River, killing dozens of geese
A concerning number of dead geese have been discovered along the Tuscarawas River in Summit County, alarming residents and ...