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- 1ICE crackdown spreads fear among Haitian immigrants in Ohio●‘We spend our days in silence’: fear and repression in Ohio as ICE terrorizes Haitian immigrants By Stephen Starr in Spr
Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio are living in fear as ICE intensifies enforcement in the area, with residents describing days spent in silence to avoid attention. Community members are calling for dignity and improved rights for immigrants, saying the crackdown has created a climate of repression in the city, which previously drew national attention over false claims about Haitian migrants.
- 2Springfield November lineup features holiday markets and Route 66 centennial●Springfield events in November include holiday markets, circus and Route 66 centennial celebration
Springfield, Illinois has a packed November calendar of community events. Highlights include holiday markets opening for the season, a circus performance, and celebrations marking the centennial of Route 66, the historic highway that begins in the city. Local outlets are encouraging residents and visitors to plan ahead for the seasonal festivities.