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 …
In Springfield, Migrants Are Taking a Toll on the City's Most ...
WEB6 days ago · But the real story of Springfield, Ohio's refugee crisis is not about cats and dogs. ... together with a host of immigration nonprofits, dropped 20,000 immigrants into a city of 60,000 in a little ...
Watch: Springfield City Manager Bryan Heck's statement on immigration
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Nathan Hart. Columbus Dispatch. Springfield City Manager Bryan Heck released a public statement Wednesday criticizing the unfounded rumors spread by conservative figures, including former...
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...
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.
Springfield mayor: Investigation into businesses, immigration …
WEBJul 12, 2024 · Springfield officials were in the dark about the possibility of a large immigrant relocation to the area, Mayor Rob Rue said at the recent Springfield City Commission meeting, but a “network...
Haitian immigrants in Springfield: What our reporting has found
WEBJul 13, 2024 · Immigrants from Haiti have poured into Springfield the last five years, and the estimates grow monthly, with city officials now saying the number could be 15,000 to 20,000 new residents among a...
Haitian immigrants in Springfield: City forms task force, updates ...
WEBSep 13, 2023 · Springfield leaders announced an immigration task force and answer resident concerns about the city's growing Haitian population while cautioning speakers about their rhetoric.
Haitian immigrants reshaping Springfield: 5 key takeaways from …
WEBOct 12, 2023 · Many Haitians in Springfield are eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), an immigration designation available to foreign nationals from 16 countries that allows them to live and work...
Legal immigration surge putting strain on emergency services; …
WEBJul 12, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD — Leaders in Springfield want federal help to deal with a huge immigration surge that’s threatening their ability to keep the city safe. City leaders say the population has jumped by...