ICE Detains Haitian Individuals in Ohio Following TPS Termination
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has started detaining and targeting Haitian individuals in Springfield, Ohio, following the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians on July 27. At least 29 people have been detained, and more enforcement actions…
Cleveland Akron, OH, August 24, 2026 —
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has initiated detentions and enforcement actions targeting Haitian individuals in Springfield, Ohio. These actions follow the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, which officially ended on July 27.
According to available information, at least 29 individuals of Haitian nationality have been detained in the Springfield area as part of these operations. ICE has indicated that further enforcement actions are anticipated across the state of Ohio.
Individuals affected by these measures are being required to report to ICE offices and are being fitted with ankle monitors. The implementation of these requirements has reportedly led to heightened anxiety within the Haitian community in Ohio.
The termination of TPS for Haitians means that individuals who previously had protected status in the United States are now subject to immigration enforcement. The specific details regarding the timeline and scope of future enforcement actions were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal on www.clevescene.com, see more information here.
