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Haitian Refugees Flee Violence Amid Rising U.S. Uncertainty
1/30/2026
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Story summary
- Haiti's gang violence drives people to flee to the United States.
- Refugees fear losing work authorization and detention if returned.
- Emily Brown of Ohio State University highlights panic among refugees unable to plan futures.
- Vilbrun Dorsainvil, a former physician who retrained as a nurse, faces uncertainty under Temporary Protected Status.
- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine expects a surge in ICE activity in Springfield.
