Feb. 12, 2026
Activists Push for Rule Change After 20 ICE Arrests at Franklin County Municipal Court in 2025
Nearly 10,000 people have sent letters to the municipal court judges, calling for a change in the policy that allows ICE agents to make arrests inside the courthouse.
Feb. 12, 2026
Ohio Prepares for Potential Separation of Haitian Families Due to TPS Termination
Over 3,000 children born in Central Ohio to Haitian parents with TPS face uncertainty as deportation looms
Feb. 12, 2026
Cleveland Heights High Students Walk Out to Protest ICE Policies
Hundreds of students rally in support of immigrant families affected by enforcement actions and policy changes.
Feb. 11, 2026
Cuyahoga County Exec Vows to Keep Northeast Ohio Welcoming Amid Immigration Fears
Chris Ronayne says immigrants are key to the region's growth, pushes back against false crime narratives as ICE sightings worry community.
Feb. 11, 2026
Cincinnati Councilman Calls for Limiting Immigration Data Collection
Ryan James wants to protect immigrant and refugee residents from ICE surveillance by restricting the city's collection of personal information.
Feb. 11, 2026
Federal Agents Lack 'Absolute Immunity' for Assault and Killings, Expert Says
Cleveland lawyer Michael Rendon argues agents can face prosecution for actions outside scope of authority
Feb. 11, 2026
Richmond Heights City Council Opposes Proposed State Immigration Bills
Council passes resolution against Ohio legislation that would require local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Feb. 10, 2026
Medina County Commissioners Table ICE Cooperation Resolution
Heated public debate leads to postponement of measure limiting law enforcement's ability to work with immigration authorities
Feb. 10, 2026
TikTokers Spread Rumors About Springfield Churches Collaborating with ICE
Influencers allege local groups are working with immigration authorities to deport Haitian families, but officials deny the claims
Feb. 10, 2026
DHS Official Says ICE Would Have Acted If Haiti Immigration Protection Ended
Homeland Security statement reveals no specific enforcement plans were made, despite concerns from state and local officials.
Feb. 10, 2026
Activists Pressure Franklin County Judges to Stop ICE Arrests at Courthouse
Hundreds of emails sent to 15 municipal court judges urging them to restrict federal immigration enforcement officers' access.
Feb. 10, 2026
Bomb Threats Disrupt Ohio City Amid Immigration Debate
Suspicious packages and evacuations prompt response in Springfield, home to large Haitian population
Feb. 10, 2026
TikTokers Falsely Accuse Springfield Churches of ICE Collaboration
Social media rumors spread misinformation about local relief efforts in Ohio
Feb. 10, 2026
DHS: ICE Engaged in Ongoing Enforcement, No Specific Plans for Springfield
Federal agency says it has no plans to mobilize immigration officers in areas with high Haitian TPS populations.
