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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Obed Lamy and Julie Carr Smyth

Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by Trump braces to defend them against deportation

US Immigration Springfield - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

An Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by President Donald Trump last year as he pitched voters on his plans for an immigration crackdown is now bracing to defend the community against possible deportation.

A group of about 100 community members, clergy and Haitian leaders in Springfield, Ohio, gathered this week for several days of training sessions as they prepare to defend potential deportees and provide them refuge.

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