Refugees

U.S. District Court Judge Ana Reyes denied the Trump administration's motion to stay a ruling that keeps temporary protected status in place for Haitian refugees. Reyes said the government failed to prove how doing so causes irreparable harm to the government.

In Columbus, protesters are gathering Saturday at 1 p.m. in Goodale Park to stand with Haitians and other immigrants and oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Organizers in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Yellow Springs, Dayton, Akron and Toledo also have events planned.

Columbus city leaders and many who support immigrant communities spoke Tuesday at a press conference supporting Haitian refugees in Columbus. The speakers were critical of the Trump administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The Trump administration will now limit SNAP eligibility to mostly U.S. citizens and green card holders. That means coverage ends for most other legal immigrants starting in November.

Columbus leaders have established the Commission on Immigrant & Refugee Affairs. The commission’s new chair, Bartholomew Shepgong, spoke with WOSU’s Debbie Holmes to explain what the agency will do.

On this hour of All Sides, we’ll speak with community leaders about their concerns and what they’re doing to quell the fears of the communities they serve.

On this hour of All Sides, we’ll speak with community leaders about their concerns and what they’re doing to quell the fears of the communities they serve.

Community Refugee and Immigration Services' local office is following guidance from a national affiliate to continue serving refugees already in resettlement programs.

The commission would help ensure that immigrant and refugee voices are heard and will try to improve their ability to integrate, thrive and contribute to Columbus.

Black Mauritanians face ethnic discrimination and violence in their West African home country. They come to Ohio for a better life, but advocates say more needs to be done to protect their legal status in the U.S.