The sudden increase in the city’s Haitian population in recent years came with well-documented challenges. “Outside of these two incidents our contact with the Haitian community has been in large part as victims of crime,” Driscoll said. • Keket: Our reporters sat down with a local restaurant owner concerned that immigration enforcement fears could close her business. • How we got here: We have been reporting on the growth of the Haitian population in Springfield and its effect on the community for years. • VIDEO: What to know about Haitian immigration in Springfield• VIDEO: Haitian immigrant community grows in Springfield

Source: Daily Sun February 03, 2026 06:11 UTC