/tags/immigration Immigration en-US Copyright Fri, 02 May 2025 18:30:29 GMT /arts-culture/2025-05-02/springfield-fundraiser-to-showcase-haitian-culture-benefit-new-immigrant-community A charity event for members of the Haitian community will take place at the John Legend Theater in Springfield on Saturday evening. Fri, 02 May 2025 18:30:29 GMT /arts-culture/2025-05-02/springfield-fundraiser-to-showcase-haitian-culture-benefit-new-immigrant-community Debbie Holmes /2025-04-30/house-bill-would-require-ohio-cities-cooperate-with-feds-on-immigration-or-lose-funding Ohio lawmakers are considering requiring cities to cooperate with immigration officials and if they don’t, they could lose state funding. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:20:30 GMT /2025-04-30/house-bill-would-require-ohio-cities-cooperate-with-feds-on-immigration-or-lose-funding Jo Ingles /2025-03-12/what-trumps-immigration-crackdown-could-mean-for-ohios-employers-economy The Trump administration's efforts to crack down on illegal immigration raises questions for employers and the state economy. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:52:20 GMT /2025-03-12/what-trumps-immigration-crackdown-could-mean-for-ohios-employers-economy Gabriel Kramer /2025-03-07/dewine-southern-border-is-part-of-discussion-of-protected-status-for-ukrainian-refugees-in-ohio There’s a lot of concern about temporary protected status for refugees from Ukraine in Ohio, with an estimated 1 in 10 Ukrainians in the US on TPS living in northeast Ohio. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 21:59:08 GMT /2025-03-07/dewine-southern-border-is-part-of-discussion-of-protected-status-for-ukrainian-refugees-in-ohio Karen Kasler /politics-government/2025-03-03/franklin-county-common-pleas-court-restricts-ice-civil-enforcement-in-courthouse The court's 17 judges issued new rules Monday, restricting Immigration and Customs Enforcement from making arrests at the courthouse. The court said the decision comes in response to increased immigration enforcement on courthouse grounds. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:15:19 GMT /politics-government/2025-03-03/franklin-county-common-pleas-court-restricts-ice-civil-enforcement-in-courthouse George Shillcock /2025-02-26/how-trumps-immigration-orders-affect-ohioans-including-haitians-in-springfield The Trump Administration is restricting what’s called Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which covers about 19,000 people in Ohio. Here's how it may affect people in Springfield, including Haitians. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:36:25 GMT /2025-02-26/how-trumps-immigration-orders-affect-ohioans-including-haitians-in-springfield Kathryn Mobley /show/all-sides/2025-02-12/local-leaders-share-concerns-on-how-immigrants-may-fare-under-trump-administrations-policies On this hour of All Sides, we’ll speak with community leaders about their concerns and what they’re doing to quell the fears of the communities they serve. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-02-12/local-leaders-share-concerns-on-how-immigrants-may-fare-under-trump-administrations-policies /2025-02-11/ohio-democrats-say-legal-immigrants-fear-retribution-but-gop-lawmaker-says-they-shouldnt Ohio Democrats say people from other countries who are in the state legally are fearing for their safety, as the federal administration cracks down on illegal immigration. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:46:04 GMT /2025-02-11/ohio-democrats-say-legal-immigrants-fear-retribution-but-gop-lawmaker-says-they-shouldnt Jo Ingles /2025-02-05/how-schools-respond-immigration-officers-aclu-ohio While some districts have shared legal guidance internally, the ACLU of Ohio shared a memo Tuesday with information for school administrators and employees about the rights students have. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:40:32 GMT /2025-02-05/how-schools-respond-immigration-officers-aclu-ohio Zack Carreon /2025-01-30/know-your-rights-advocates-help-prep-migrants-for-stepped-up-enforcement As President Trump promises to boost ICE enforcement, immigration advocates are provding tips and reminders to people about their rights. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:47:01 GMT /2025-01-30/know-your-rights-advocates-help-prep-migrants-for-stepped-up-enforcement Gabriel Kramer