ICE Detentions of Haitians Surge in Ohio After Protected Status Ends

ICE Detentions of Haitians Surge in Ohio After Protected Status Ends

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Immigration detentions involving Haitian residents have increased sharply in Ohio since Temporary Protected Status for Haitians ended July 27, according to a new report from the Ohio Immigrant Alliance. Springfield ICE Watch documented 74 Haitian detainees from Aug. 7 through Sept. 17, representing a 142.3% increase compared with bookings before TPS expired. The report reviewed rosters from four Ohio facilities that contract …

Ohio ICE detentions of Haitians have more than doubled after Trump ended protected status

Nearly 75 Haitians living in Ohio have been detained at one of four Ohio detention facilities that contract with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement since President Trump took away their legal protected status on July 27 —  a 142.3% increase, according to a new report.  Springfield ICE Watch reported 74 people detained by ICE […]

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