Some Haitians reportedly have already left Springfield, and others say they fear they could be forced to leave. Jacques said some people have already packed up and left Springfield, and he does not know where they went or where they will end up. TPS holders are not at risk of removal from the United States and cannot be detained by the Department of Homeland Security because of immigration status. Three years earlier, there were about 6,000 foreign nationals with approved TPS status in the Buckeye State, CRS data indicated. Instead, he believes they are staying at home as much as possible to avoid potential encounters with federal immigration authorities.

Source: Daily Sun January 29, 2026 15:01 UTC