Ohio Haitians lose jobs, face terror — and impossible choices

By: Marty Schladen

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: July 30, 2026

Words: 1,063

Last Updated: 4 days, 7 hours ago

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With Ohio’s Haitian refugees losing their protected status Monday, Springfield’s large population has begun being terminated from their jobs, a pastor who works with the community said on Tuesday.

Without legal status, their work permits become invalid. They also face being forced to return to a nation that the International Rescue Committee says is “in the grip of an overwhelming humanitarian crisis.”

Right now, gangs control Haiti. Kidnapping, murder, and rape are rampant. …

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