Immigration

Lead researcher on the project Arati Maleku said for immigrants and refugees, belonging basically means going from surviving to thriving.

Springfield has had a population of Haitian immigrants for a decade. But, recent increases in immigration and a community tragedy have sparked tensions over their presence in the small city.

Some Ohio small cities are seeing a surge in Haitian immigration to their communities. Churches and local nonprofits are creating the infrastructure to welcome them.

Springfield, Ohio's migrant surge sparks heated debate. Critics, including Trump's VP pick JD Vance, see the city as a cautionary tale of unchecked immigration. Supporters argue for economic benefits.

What can be done at the local, state and federal levels to solve the immigration crisis?

Politicians on the right often bring up crime when discussing immigration but research shows that immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than people born in the U.S.

When we talk about our immigration system being broken, we’re really talking about asylum. Our laws let people seek refuge from persecution, but the rules weren’t created to handle hundreds of thousands.

When it comes to the politics of immigration, Ohio's members of Congress have been front and center. We look the political fault lines that severed bipartisan efforts at immigration reform.

A bill requiring certain Ohio businesses to verify worker eligibility through an online federal tool is closer to becoming law.

The immigration system in the U.S. needs to be fixed, but how and when?