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Springfield Community Unites to Support Haitian Immigrants

1/29/2026

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The Springfield, Ohio community mobilizes to protect Haitian residents amid fears of ICE enforcement.
Rep. Greg Landsman calls for extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants, citing economic impacts.
Faith-based organizations prepare emergency care for children separated from parents during enforcement actions in a region with about 15,000 Haitian immigrants.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine pledged state support as community members train to respond to potential ICE raids amid misinformation.

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Story summary

The Springfield, Ohio community mobilizes to protect Haitian residents amid fears of ICE enforcement.
Rep. Greg Landsman calls for extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants, citing economic impacts.
Faith-based organizations prepare emergency care for children separated from parents during enforcement actions in a region with about 15,000 Haitian immigrants.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine pledged state support as community members train to respond to potential ICE raids amid misinformation.