Fact Check: Springfield, Ohio, Claims Haitian Migrants Are ‘Legal.’ Are They?

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.