How Springfield, Ohio, became home for thousands of Haitian
WEB1 day ago · Between 12,000 and 15,000 immigrants are living in Clark County, which includes Springfield, according to estimates on the city’s website. Of that group, an estimated 10,000-12,000 are Haitian ...
Springfield, Ohio in spotlight: DeWine provides update on immigration
WEB2 days ago · Schools, businesses, and public buildings in Springfield have faced evacuations after receiving a flood of threats since the community gained the national spotlight over immigration. Gov. Mike ...
'We need help, not hate:' Springfield, Ohio at center of national
WEBThis article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: 'We need help, not hate:' Springfield, Ohio at center of national debate on immigration. Heidi Earlywine, right, gives comfort to Myriam ...
AP Explains: Migration is more complex than politics show | AP News
WEB18 hours ago · Long history of fears over immigration. Trump has also alleged skyrocketing crime rates in cities like Springfield and Aurora, Colorado, were caused by migrants. Authorities in both cities have debunked this. Studies also show crime is lower among immigrants compared to native-born residents, according to Foner.
30 minutes from Springfield, another Ohio city welcomed …
WEB12 hours ago · 30 minutes from Springfield, another Ohio city welcomed immigrants — and got a boost At a time when immigration has become a flash point for politicians telling ominous stories, some communities ...
How a small city in Ohio became the epicenter of the immigration …
WEBThe city of Springfield, Ohio, had roughly 60,000 residents as of 2022.In the two years since then, thousands of migrants have arrived, mostly from Haiti.Although some have welcomed the new ...
Ohio city with Haitian migrant influx thrust into political spotlight
WEBSep 9, 2024 · Springfield has seen its population grow by over 20 percent in four years, driven mostly by immigration. William Brangham visited the city to understand how it is coping.
How Springfield, Ohio took center stage in the immigration debate : NPR
WEBAug 12, 2024 · Springfield, Ohio's migrant surge sparks heated debate. Critics, including Trump's VP pick JD Vance, see the city as a cautionary tale of unchecked immigration. Supporters argue for...
How an Ohio Town Landed in the Middle of the Immigration …
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Jobs attracted thousands of Haitians to Springfield, and employers were ecstatic. But then an immigrant driver was involved in a fatal school bus crash. And JD Vance entered the fray.
How Springfield, Ohio, took center stage in the election immigration …
WEBAug 12, 2024 · Springfield, Ohio's migrant surge sparks heated debate. Critics, including Trump's VP pick JD Vance, see the city as a cautionary tale of unchecked immigration. Supporters argue for economic benefits.