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‘Why Springfield?’ How a small Ohio city became home for thousands of Haitians

Last week’s presidential debate thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the national spotlight, prompting people to wonder how a Haitian community has taken root there — and why. Here’s a look at some key questions,

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Here's what Ohio Republicans have said about Haitian migrants in Springfield

Gov. Mike DeWine’s dismissal of the unsubstantiated rumors spread by the GOP presidential ticket about Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, left him as an outlier among his fellow Republicans. Other Ohio Republicans who have spoken publicly about Springfield have largely fallen in line with former President Donald Trump,

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Fact Check: Springfield, Ohio, Claims Haitian Migrants Are ‘Legal.’ Are They?

Although city officials say thousands of Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, are “legal,” the reality of their legal status is nuanced.

Clay Higgins, Haitians and J. D. Vance

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Louisiana Democrats, ACLU speak out against Higgins’ social media post on Haitians

Louisiana Democrats and the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana are speaking out against Rep. Clay Higgins after he belittled Haitian immigrants in a post he made on social media.

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GOP Rep. Clay Higgins faces backlash for deleted social media post about Haitians

Rep. Clay Higgins deleted a social media post Wednesday calling Haitian immigrants “thugs” following condemnation from many of his colleagues.

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Black Caucus chair moves to force censure vote on Higgins for Haitian social post

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Springfield’s only rabbi regrets JTA interview denigrating Haitians

A day after JTA distributed the news story, “The only rabbi in Springfield, Ohio, says local Haitian migrants lack ‘Western ...

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Springfield staffing firm responds to allegations of busing, exploiting Haitians

First Diversity Staffing in Springfield, owned by George Ten, has faced criticism in past few years; company denies busing in Haitians en masse or mistreating workers and tenants.

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Lies about Haitians killing pet cats spreads from Springfield, Ohio, to Bangor, Maine

Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, have been plagued by baseless claims that they’re killing and eating residents’ pets after Republican presidential nominee and former Pr ...

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Haitians, residents in Springfield, Ohio, respond to being at center of immigration debate

A central Ohio city is in a heated political conversation about immigration after political leaders make claims without ...

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PolitiFact: Trump said every Haitian student in Springfield “will have a private interpreter.” That’s False.

Trump tried to describe some of those issues during a Sept. 18 rally in Uniondale, New York. But in his telling, the ...

Lawyer Calls for Trump and Vance Arrest Warrants Over Ohio Pet Claims

A private group is taking a criminal case against Trump and Vance for spreading false rumors that Haitians are stealing and ...

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It's not just Springfield, Haitians being flown to small towns nationwide

Haitians are not just arriving in Springfield, Ohio, but also in small rural towns nationwide as a result of several ...

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Haitians Want Trump Arrested For 'Harmful Lies.' The Campaign Responds With Another Lie.

A Haitian nonprofit filed a criminal affidavit accusing Trump and running mate JD Vance of crimes including aggravated ...

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