Haitian community reports fear after federal immigration enforcement actions

‘Even the nuns are mad’: Catholic sisters are standing for Haitians outside ICE offices

Sisters Anita Marie and Maria Francine with the Sisters of Notre Dame supported Haitian immigrants summoned to an ICE facility in Blue Ash, Ohio, on August 9, 2026. (Photo by The 19th/Amanda Becker.) This story was originally reported by Amanda Becker of The 19th. Meet Amanda and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. BLUE ASH, OHIO — The first Haitian immigrant reported to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) fiel…

Springfield's mayor confirms ICE arrests are happening

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are conducting operations in Springfield and are making arrests, the city’s mayor confirmed.

‘Immigration check’ of U.S. citizen in Springfield leads to arrests: ICE tactics questioned

A Haitian American says he was stopped for an “immigration check” and threatened by federal immigration officials in Springfield, leading to five of his passengers being taken into custody.

Haitian community reports fear after federal immigration enforcement actions

At least 21 people were held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Butler County Jail between Aug. 16 and Aug. 18, while community representatives in Springfield report fear among local Haitian residents following recent immigration enforcement actions.