Because a lot of Haitians now, not only Haitians but immigrants, are trying to leave Springfield, to all move,” Moise told the Springfield News-Sun. The often repeated, and debunked, comments about Haitians made Springfield the face of the nation’s immigration conversation during the 2024 presidential campaign. Many are bracing for that to come soon with some legal protections for Haitian immigrants expiring after Tuesday. Prior to immigrating to the states, Moise owned a restaurant in the Nord Department of Haiti. “I got Italian food here, Haitian food, American food too,” she said.

Source: Daily Sun February 01, 2026 04:56 UTC