Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, leave area over deportation fears

Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, are concerned about potential deportation as President-elect Donald Trump plans to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This program currently allows them to live and work legally in the U.S. due to crises in Haiti. About 12,000 to 15,000 Haitians reside in Springfield. Many have left the area recently, fearing the impact of Trump's immigration policies. Local officials have stated there are no credible reports supporting Trump's claims about these migrants. Ketlie Moise, a Haitian migrant and restaurant owner, expressed her fears about returning to Haiti, where she has faced violence and loss. She and others are uncertain about their future as the new administration prepares to implement its immigration agenda.