Trump’s vow to deport Haitian migrants would hurt Springfield’s economy, Gov. Mike DeWine says: Capitol Letter
Gov. Mike DeWine says deporting Haitian migrants would hurt Springfield's economy
Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday that deporting Haitian migrants would hurt Springfield's economy.
DeWine made the comments in a letter to President Donald Trump. In the letter, DeWine said that deporting Haitian migrants would "harm our economy, our communities, and our values."
DeWine said that Haitian migrants are "hardworking and contribute to our community." He said that deporting them would "make it harder for businesses to find workers."
DeWine also said that deporting Haitian migrants would "separate families and create fear and uncertainty in our communities."
Trump has said he wants to deport Haitian migrants
Trump has said that he wants to deport Haitian migrants. In a tweet last month, Trump said that he was "not a fan of Haiti."
Trump's comments have been criticized by many, including DeWine. DeWine said that Trump's comments are "divisive and harmful."
DeWine's letter is supported by other Ohio officials
DeWine's letter is supported by other Ohio officials. In a statement, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said that he "strongly" supports DeWine's letter.
Yost said that deporting Haitian migrants would be "a mistake." He said that Haitian migrants are "an important part of our community."
Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder also said that he supports DeWine's letter. Householder said that deporting Haitian migrants would be "wrong."
Householder said that Haitian migrants are "hardworking people who are trying to make a better life for themselves and their families."
The Trump administration has not yet responded to DeWine's letter
The Trump administration has not yet responded to DeWine's letter. It is unclear what the Trump administration will do about Haitian migrants.
The Trump administration has been criticized for its immigration policies. The administration has been accused of separating families at the border and detaining children in cages.
The Trump administration has also been accused of making it harder for people to seek asylum in the United States.