A federal judge on Monday evening issued a ruling blocking the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians at 11:59 p.m. today, as previously planned. This has a massive impact on potentially thousands of Haitian immigrants in the Springfield area,

Faith groups and individuals in Springfield, Ohio, spent months preparing to help the 15,000 Haitians who live in the community as they face deportation.

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) – In light of U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes blocking the Trump Administration from ending protection for Haitians, Springfield Mayor Rob Rue has released a statement. “This ruling provides clarity and stability for families who are already part of our community,

A federal judge’s decision to delay the end of TPS for Haitians brings relief to some in Springfield, but others say the city is strained.

The Trump administration wants to end temporary protected status for Haitians. How will Springfield, Columbus and Ohio as a whole be impacted?

The Springfield metro area had the worst job losses in the state in the last year, according to new federal survey data, and some researchers and leaders believe there are bound to be more layoffs and job cuts if Haitian nationals in the community lose their work permits.

WYSO spoke with Dayton immigration lawyer Karen Bradley to learn what legal options exist for Haitians beyond temporary protected status, which is at risk.

Keny Felix, president of the Southern Baptist Convention National Haitian Fellowship, joined faith leaders from across the U.S. in Springfield Feb. 2 advocating for continued Temporary

Springfield is home to a large population of around 12,000 to 15,000 Haitian immigrants.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end deportation protections for more than 350,000 Haitian immigrants, who are allowed to live and work in the US legally under Temporary Protected Status (TPS).