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Springfield Faith Leaders Rally for Haitian TPS Extension

2/3/2026

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Faith leaders in Springfield, Ohio, gathered February 2, 2026, at St. John Missionary Baptist Church to support Haitian migrants facing possible end of TPS.
Hundreds attended, praying for the extension of TPS, which lets migrants stay legally due to Haiti's unsafe conditions.
The Haitian community's concern intensified after negative remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Volunteers offered assistance to families stockpiling groceries.

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Story summary

Faith leaders in Springfield, Ohio, gathered February 2, 2026, at St. John Missionary Baptist Church to support Haitian migrants facing possible end of TPS.
Hundreds attended, praying for the extension of TPS, which lets migrants stay legally due to Haiti's unsafe conditions.
The Haitian community's concern intensified after negative remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Volunteers offered assistance to families stockpiling groceries.