Last week’s presidential debate thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the national spotlight, prompting people to wonder how a Haitian community has taken root there — and why. Here’s a look at some key questions,

Although city officials say thousands of Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, are “legal,” the reality of their legal status is nuanced.

A post shared on X shows a group marching through the streets of Springfield, Ohio, and implies that the city’s Haitian community is “forming” a “militia.” Verdict: Misleading The marchers in the video are not a militant group of immigrants.

Businesses needed workers, and Haitians, many already authorized to work, heard living costs were low. But the newcomers have strained resources, and that has fueled tension.

PolitiFact visited Springfield to follow the aftermath of former President Donald Trump’s misinformation in the presidential debate about people "eating

The Ohio Council of Churches expressed solidarity with Haitian migrants and condemned rumors about them eating people's pets.

Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine told ABC's "This Week" that he is glad tens of thousands of Haitians have come to Springfield. OHIO GOV. MIKE DEWINE: I think it’s unfortunate that this – this came up.

The head of Haiti's transition council, Edgard Leblanc, told the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday that he was thankful for Americans showing solidarity with Haitian migrants, especially in Springfield,