5 Haitians from Springfield, Ohio, have been deported after Trump ended protected status

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: October 2, 2026

Words: 1,162

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago


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Five Haitians from Springfield, Ohio have been deported back to Haiti after President Donald Trump revoked their legal status, said Theresa Hice-Fromille, a board member of the Haitian Community Help and Support Center.

More than 470 people have been deported from the United States to Haiti between Aug. 20- Sept. 17 — including some with pending asylum claims, according to Haiti’s …