Haitian Migrants Leave Springfield, Ohio, Ahead of Trump's Inauguration

Fears of mass deportations and the end of Temporary Protected Status drive many to relocate to sanctuary cities or other U.S. regions.

Thousands of Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, are leaving the city, citing fears of mass deportations under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration.
Trump has pledged to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a program that allows many Haitians to legally live and work in the U.S., leaving their status uncertain.
Some migrants are relocating to sanctuary cities like Chicago, Boston, and New York, while others face the possibility of returning to a dangerous and unstable Haiti.
Local officials and residents are concerned about the economic impact of these departures, as Haitian migrants have filled critical jobs and contributed to the local economy.
The controversy follows unsubstantiated claims made by Trump during a debate that Haitian migrants in Springfield were mistreating animals, allegations denied by local officials.