Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) has mobilized State Highway Patrol troopers to Springfield in response to a migrant crisis that has overwhelmed the city. With over 15,000 Haitian immigrants arriving in Springfield, traffic issues and strained public services have become a major problem for local officials.
The surge in migrants is largely due to the Biden-Harris administration’s expansion of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program, which has allowed tens of thousands of Haitian immigrants to settle in Ohio. DeWine is allocating $2.5 million to boost healthcare services, but he also called on the federal government to take more responsibility for the crisis.
Springfield’s population has grown by more than a third in just a few years, creating significant pressure on schools, hospitals, and law enforcement. DeWine assured the people of Springfield that his administration will continue to provide assistance, but he emphasized the need for federal support.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has also voiced frustration, stating that his office is investigating legal options to limit the number of migrants being sent to Ohio. Yost criticized the lack of communication from the federal government and expressed concerns about the long-term effects of the population surge.
Yost also raised concerns about the media’s failure to adequately report on the crisis, citing unusual incidents involving the migrant population, such as reports of migrants capturing local wildlife for food.
