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Feds Promise 24-Hour Notice for Potential ICE Surge in Springfield, Ohio
Governor DeWine says federal officials assured him of advance warning for any immigration enforcement targeting Haitian immigrants
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that federal officials have promised to provide at least 24 hours' notice before any potential ICE surge targeting the large Haitian immigrant population in Springfield, Ohio. This comes as the Trump administration continues its legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants, many of whom live in the Springfield area.
Why it matters
The threat of an ICE surge has caused significant anxiety and uncertainty among the estimated 15,000 Haitian immigrants living in Springfield, about a quarter of the city's population. Community leaders are trying to prepare for all possible outcomes as the legal fight over TPS continues.
The details
Federal officials have assured Governor DeWine that they will provide at least 24 hours' notice before any ICE enforcement operation targeting Haitian immigrants in Springfield and the surrounding Clark County area. This comes after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to detail its plans for potential ICE surges in areas with large Haitian TPS populations. The administration is appealing that ruling as it continues its efforts to end TPS for Haitians.
- On February 3, the legal status of Haitian TPS holders was set to expire before a federal judge granted a last-minute reprieve.
- On February 9, several Clark County offices received bomb threats referencing Haitian immigrants, leading to school closures and a police investigation.
The players
Mike DeWine
The Governor of Ohio who says federal officials have promised 24 hours' notice before any ICE surge targeting Haitian immigrants in Springfield.
Ana Reyes
A U.S. District Court Judge who ordered the Trump administration to detail its plans for potential ICE enforcement actions in areas with large Haitian TPS populations.
Donald Trump
The former President who, along with former Vice President JD Vance, amplified false rumors in 2024 that Haitian immigrants were eating their neighbors' pets in Springfield.
What they’re saying
“We do not have any indication that ICE is coming in, other than what they consider their normal picking people up. They're doing that all over the state of Ohio. That, they have told us, will continue.”
— Mike DeWine, Governor of Ohio (cincinnati.com)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide whether to pause her ruling ordering the Trump administration to detail its plans for potential ICE enforcement actions as the administration appeals the decision.
The takeaway
The threat of an ICE surge has caused significant anxiety and uncertainty among the large Haitian immigrant community in Springfield, Ohio. While federal officials have promised advance notice, community leaders are still trying to prepare for all possible outcomes as the legal battle over Temporary Protected Status continues.
