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DeWine Warns TPS Cut for Haitians Threatens Ohio Economy

12/16/2025

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine warns that the Trump administration's revocation of temporary protected status for Haitians could trigger an economic crisis, effective February 3, 2025.
DeWine says Haitians with TPS are reliable workers eager to work despite language and cultural barriers, and their loss would hurt the local economy.
He expresses concern that losing thousands of workers would negatively affect Springfield's job market.
DeWine rejects claims that conditions in Haiti have improved, describing the country as increasingly dangerous and violent.

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine warns that the Trump administration's revocation of temporary protected status for Haitians could trigger an economic crisis, effective February 3, 2025.
DeWine says Haitians with TPS are reliable workers eager to work despite language and cultural barriers, and their loss would hurt the local economy.
He expresses concern that losing thousands of workers would negatively affect Springfield's job market.
DeWine rejects claims that conditions in Haiti have improved, describing the country as increasingly dangerous and violent.