Haitians in Springfield face job loss and seek access to basic needs

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — It was a year ago this month that the town of Springfield was forced into the immigration issue spotlight.

Today, thousands of Haitians are facing uncertainty, job loss and financial struggles as they now have six months to leave the United States.

Advocates assert most are here legally. The Trump administration pushed to end their Temporary Protected Status this month, but that has been extended now to February…

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