Local officials emphasize there are no credible reports of migrants in Springfield, Ohio eating cats and dogs, countering a conspiracy fueled by right-wing influencers.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick highlights the broader impacts on the Haitian American community, noting widespread feelings of combativeness and fear, with death threats reported nationwide.
The CPS estimates roughly 852,000 Haitian immigrants are in the U.S., with 68.7% being naturalized citizens—reflecting their significant legal presence in the country.
Haitians are arriving mainly due to political turmoil, natural disasters, and violence in their home country, which has aggravated humanitarian conditions.
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