^ yeah probably, but that is way, way too many to one place. sheesh its craziness honestly. not very fair. immigrants and refugees should be spread out all over. i had no idea -- looks to be true tho, this is from last year & the year before --
Thousands of Haitian immigrants now in Springfield: 5 takeaways from our reporting
NEWS
July 13, 2024
Immigrants from Haiti have poured into Springfield the last five years, and the estimates grow monthly, with city officials now saying the number could be 15,000 to 20,000 new residents among a population that had numbered just under 60,000 prior.
The number of immigrants has strained city government, health care, schools, social services and nonprofits trying to provide assistance.
more:
https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/n...C6TGZGAEKE2JU/
from 2023 --
Haitian immigrants in Springfield face complex immigration system and long delays
Immigrants want to work but have to wait
https://www.daytondailynews.com/loca...DCSDXK6OMACPU/