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Trump’s vow to deport Haitian migrants would hurt Springfield’s economy, Gov. Mike DeWine says: Capitol Letter
Trump’s Vow to Deport Haitian Migrants Would Hurt Springfield’s Economy, Governor Says
DeWine’s comments come as the Biden administration considers ending a program that has allowed Haitians to live and work in the U.S. since 2010.
The program, known as Temporary Protected Status (TPS), was created to provide temporary relief to immigrants from countries that have been affected by natural disasters or armed conflict.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has said that President Trump’s vow to deport Haitian migrants would hurt Springfield’s economy.
DeWine’s comments come as the Biden administration considers ending a program that has allowed Haitians to live and work in the U.S. since 2010.
The program, known as Temporary Protected Status (TPS), was created to provide temporary relief to immigrants from countries that have been affected by natural disasters or armed conflict.
Haiti was designated for TPS in 2010 after a devastating earthquake.
Since then, more than 50,000 Haitians have come to the U.S. under TPS.
Many of them have settled in Springfield, which has a large Haitian community.
DeWine said that deporting Haitian migrants would hurt Springfield’s economy because they are a vital part of the workforce.
He said that Haitian migrants are employed in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and hospitality.
DeWine also said that deporting Haitian migrants would be cruel and inhumane.
He said that many of them have lived in the U.S. for many years and have built lives here.
DeWine urged the Biden administration to extend TPS for Haitians.
He said that it is the right thing to do for both economic and humanitarian reasons.