In a recent development, Ohio's Attorney General, Dave Yost, has expressed his deep concern over the surge of Haitian migrants into the state, particularly in the city of Springfield.
Yost, a Republican, has instructed his office to explore legal options to prevent the federal government from sending an unchecked number of migrants to Ohio communities.
According to the Daily Mail, Yost stated, "Theres got to be a limiting principle. Were going to find a way to get this disaster in front of a federal judge." The Attorney General argues that the influx of migrants has put a strain on the state's social services, and he criticizes the federal government for not collaborating with local officials to prepare for the newcomers.
Yost further commented, "This is absurd Springfield has swollen by more than a third due to migrants... How many people can they be expected to take? What are the limits to the federal governments power? Could the federal government simply funnel into Ohio all the millions of migrants flooding in under the current administrations watch?"
In the midst of this, unverified claims have been circulating on social media, alleging that Haitian migrants have been consuming local residents' pets. Springfield officials have refuted these rumors, stating that "there have been no credible reports or specific claims of pets being harmed, injured or abused by individuals within the immigrant community."
Despite the lack of confirmation, Ohio senator and VP candidate JD Vance has echoed these rumors. "Months ago, I raised the issue of Haitian illegal immigrants draining social services and generally causing chaos all over Springfield, Ohio," Vance posted on social media. He added, "Reports now show that people have had their pets abducted and eaten by people who shouldn't be in this country."
Vance also highlighted other issues, stating, "Do you know what's confirmed? That a child was murdered by a Haitian migrant who had no right to be here. That local health services have been overwhelmed. That communicable diseases--like TB and HIV--have been on the rise. That local schools have struggled to keep up with newcomers who don't know English. That rents have risen so fast that many Springfield families can't afford to put a roof over their head."
In addition to the pet-eating rumors, Springfield residents have raised concerns about reckless driving by the Haitian migrant community. Jeff Allen, a Springfield resident, told WKEF that he has heard numerous complaints about the migrants' reckless driving, leading to an increase in accidents.
Last month, a distressed Springfield resident sparked claims that Haitian migrants have been decapitating ducks in public parks and consuming them. "These Haitians are running into trash cans, running into buildings... they're flipping cars in the middle of the streets... They're in the park, grabbing up ducks by their neck, and cutting their head off and walking off with them. They're eating them," he stated during a city commission meeting.
Springfield has become a focal point in the immigration debate after a significant number of Haitian migrants arrived in the city in 2020 to fill job vacancies. In just a few years, 20,000 immigrants arrived, causing a significant increase in Springfield's population, which stood at 58,000 in 2020. This situation has raised questions about the federal government's immigration policies and their impact on local communities.
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