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local1 month ago•28 min saved

Springfield advocates call to end ICE ankle monitors after Haitian student’s death

Springfield community leaders are pressuring state and federal officials to end ICE ankle monitors following the death of Pierre Damas Bel, a 20-year-old Wright State student who allegedly faced humiliation and bullying due to the GPS device. Advocates say the stigma surrounding the monitor contributed to his despair, while authorities note his immigration proceedings and status; a press conference at Central Christian Church highlighted calls to end the program amid broader concerns about its impact on Haitians in the community.

via Springfield News-Sun|

#advocacy #ankle-monitors #haitian-immigrants

local2 months ago•1 min saved

TPS ruling trims OCPS staff by nearly 50

A federal judge’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians led Orange County Public Schools to lose nearly 50 employees, most of them support staff, illustrating the local impact of a national immigration policy change that is expected to affect hundreds of thousands of Haitians nationwide.

via WFTV|

#haitian-immigrants #haitian-tps #local

immigration2 months ago•20 min saved

ICE rolls out ankle monitors for Haitian TPS holders in Ohio

The Department of Homeland Security is summoning Haitian immigrants in Ohio to check-in appointments and outfitting them with ankle monitors, a move that appears to be a new enforcement push after a Supreme Court decision allowed the ending of Haitians’ humanitarian protections (TPS). Advocates say the tactic marks a quieter deportation effort that could affect those with asylum claims who have TPS but no deportation orders, while they face travel restrictions and mounting enforcement pressure.

via The Washington Post|

#ankle-monitors #haitian-immigrants #ice

economy2 months ago•47 min saved

Protections end for Haitians trigger broad layoffs across airports, nursing homes and schools

The Department of Homeland Security ended humanitarian protections for 350,000 Haitian immigrants, prompting mass layoffs that threaten summer travel and destabilize essential industries across the East Coast and Midwest—including airports, nursing homes, and schools—raising concerns about economic disruption and potential policy responses.

via The Washington Post|

#economy #haiti #haitian-immigrants

local-news3 months ago•24 min saved

Charleroi braces for uncertain future as TPS protections end for Haitians

A 6-3 Supreme Court ruling ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians (and Syrians) puts Charleroi’s Haitian community at risk of deportation and loss of work, threatening immigrant-driven business revival and potentially creating broader economic ripple effects for the Pittsburgh region, prompting fear, contingency planning, and calls for federal aid from local leaders and service organizations.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|

#charleroi #haitian-immigrants #immigration-enforcement

politics5 months ago•15 min saved

Lawmakers Eye Sanctions on Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick

Lawmakers are considering sanctions against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., amid ongoing political controversy, with the article noting her involvement in a January rally advocating an extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants.

via AP News|

#cherfilus-mccormick #congress #haitian-immigrants

politics5 months ago•71 min saved

House moves to extend protections for Haitian immigrants as TPS debate unfolds

The U.S. House of Representatives advanced a bill to extend protections for Haitian immigrants, likely renewing Temporary Protected Status and related safeguards amid ongoing debates over immigration policy and in reaction to prior administration policies; the measure’s fate in the Senate remains uncertain.

via AP News|

#ap-news #haitian-immigrants #immigration-policy

health5 months ago•22 min saved

TPS ruling on Haitians could strain nursing home staffing, industry warns

The Supreme Court will hear the Trump administration’s bid to end temporary protected status for about 353,000 Haitian immigrants, a move nursing-home operators say would drain the immigrant labor pool that staffs U.S. senior-care facilities, worsening workforce shortages even as opponents argue Haiti’s safety concerns justify TPS revocation.

via The Washington Post|

#haitian-immigrants #health #health-care

world9 months ago•11 min saved

Ohio Leaders Warn of Economic Impact Amid Haitian Deportations

In Springfield, Ohio, community advocate Casey Rollins is actively working to support Haitian immigrant families facing imminent deportations, focusing on securing U.S. passports for children born to Haitian parents to prevent family separations and navigate complex legal challenges amid tightening immigration policies.

via The 19th News|

#child-custody #deportation #haitian-immigrants

world1 year ago•6 min saved

Haitian Immigrants Among Victims in Florida Turnpike Crash Amid Immigration Debate

A tragic crash on the Florida Turnpike resulted in the deaths of three Haitian immigrants, including Herby Dufresne, who was traveling from Indiana to Florida. The accident involved a semi-truck driven by an undocumented Indian driver, Harjinder Singh, who made an illegal U-turn, leading to a fatal collision. The incident has drawn attention to immigration issues and community responses.

via Miami Herald|

#florida-turnpike-crash #haitian-immigrants #herby-dufresne

immigration1 year ago•5 min saved

Haitian Immigrants Face Uncertain Future Amid Policy Changes and Deportation Threats

Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are facing potential deportation following the U.S. government's decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, despite their strong desire to stay and their reliance on asylum claims, amid ongoing violence and instability in Haiti.

via NBC News|

#asylum-claims #deportation #haitian-immigrants

politics1 year ago•6 min saved

Trump's Immigration Policies Spark Exodus and Uncertainty in Ohio

Following Donald Trump's election victory, many Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are leaving the city due to fears of deportation, as Trump has threatened to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. Community leaders report a significant exodus, with some moving to other U.S. cities or considering returning to countries like Brazil. The local economy, which has benefited from Haitian labor, faces potential setbacks. Despite legal challenges, the uncertainty surrounding TPS has heightened anxiety among immigrants.

via The Guardian US|

#deportation-fears #haitian-immigrants #politics

politics1 year ago•8 min saved

Springfield's Complex Relationship with Trump Amid Immigration Controversy

Springfield, Ohio, a focal point during the 2024 presidential election due to false claims by Trump about Haitian immigrants, is grappling with uncertainty following Trump's victory. Residents express mixed feelings of hope and fear, particularly concerning potential mass deportations promised by Trump. The Haitian community, which has significantly contributed to the local economy, faces anxiety over their future status. Local leaders and residents are cautiously planning their next steps while hoping to move past the negative attention and continue economic growth.

via NBC News|

#deportation #election-2024 #haitian-immigrants