Springfield

A federal judge said she will not change her decision keep Temporary Protected Status in place for now for Haiti. This protected status is the legal way thousands of Haitians came to the Springfield area.

WYSO asked Springfield residents how they feel about a federal judge's order that pauses the termination of Temporary Protected Status for 330,000 Haitians in the U.S.

Even though Temporary Protected Status was extended for Haiti, driver licenses still had expirations for Feb. 3.

The Trump administration is appealing a decision by a federal judge, which allowed Temporary Protected Status for Haiti to continue while a lawsuit plays out.

Springfield city schools dismissed early and downtown roads briefly closed as the threat was investigated.

As snow returns to the Miami Valley, residents and businesses are urged to use caution and clear sidewalks.

WYSO spoke with Dayton immigration lawyer Karen Bradley to learn what legal options exist for Haitians beyond Temporary Protected Status, which is at risk.

In Springfield, many Haitians say their anxiety is lessening in the wake of a federal judge’s ruling. Monday night, a judge allowed Temporary Protected Status to continue for Haitians while a lawsuit plays out.

On the eve of Temporary Protected Status expiring, a federal judge delivered a last minute reprieve for Haitian immigrants. This includes an estimated 12,000-15,000 living in the Springfield area.

What is Temporary Protected Status and how will potential ICE activity affect Springfield, Ohio? Learn more in this FAQ from WYSO.