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Why Are Haitians Moving to Springfield? Are They Here Legally?

The Rust Belt community of Springfield, Ohio, now has a page on its website dedicated to answering common questions about the flood of illegal aliens, mostly Haitians, who have arrived there in recent years. 

“The City of Springfield has experienced a surge in our population over the last several years, primarily due to an influx of legal immigrants choosing Springfield, Ohio as their new home,” the city’s website states, officially describing illegal aliens as “legal immigrants.” 

Clark County, situated between Columbus and Dayton, includes Springfield. The county’s migrant population is estimated at 12,000 to 15,000, according to Springfield’s “Immigration FAQs” webpage.

Others, including one state representative for Springfield, estimate the total migrant population to be closer to 20,000. (According to the 2020 census, the city’s total…

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