Ohio Immigrant Alliance
Coverage of Ohio Immigrant Alliance in the Nexus archive.
- Some Haitians targeted for ankle monitors by ICE as they face threat of mass deportation
Haitian immigrants in Ohio are reportedly being required to report to appointments and accept ankle monitors by the Department of Homeland Security, a practice many advocates consider 'theater' and devastating. This electronic monitoring is typically used for those with criminal records or missed court appearances, making its use for those who previously held legal status a departure from standard practice. The situation arose after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians.
- The Needle: Trump Bombs at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Meddles With Smithsonian Signage, Blocks Funding to States Who Dislike Him, and More
President Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where he mocked his speechwriter and faced criticism for suing media outlets. He issued an executive order targeting 'divisive narratives' at the Smithsonian and blocked energy grants to states that did not support him. Reports also highlight allegations of abuse by ICE and Border Patrol agents.
- Ohio cities brace for impact of Supreme Court allowing Trump to take legal status away from Haitians
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump can end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, affecting Ohio cities like Columbus and Springfield, which face economic and social impacts from potential deportations. About 30,000 Haitians with temporary status live in central Ohio, and Springfield's economy could lose $300–400 million annually if deportations proceed.