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Springfield Today
By the People, for the People
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.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has stated that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is engaged in regular enforcement activities across the country, including in Springfield, Ohio, but there are no specific plans to mobilize agents in areas with high populations of Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, such as Springfield and South Florida. This comes after a federal court ordered the government to clarify its plans regarding potential ICE operations in these areas ahead of the planned termination of TPS protections for Haitians.
Why it matters
The termination of TPS for Haitians has raised concerns about potential immigration enforcement actions in communities with large Haitian populations. This declaration from DHS aims to provide clarity on the agency's plans, or lack thereof, to target these areas specifically for ICE operations.
The details
In a declaration filed in federal court, DHS Assistant Director Liana J. Castano stated that she is 'not aware' of any plans to mobilize ICE agents in places like Springfield, Ohio and South Florida, which have significant Haitian TPS holder populations. However, Castano noted that 'ICE is engaged in daily enforcement activities across the country in various locations, including but not limited to Springfield, Ohio and South Florida.' The filing came in response to a court order requiring the government to clarify its plans for potential ICE operations in these areas.
- The declaration was filed on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
- A motion hearing in the case is currently scheduled for Wednesday morning.
The players
Liana J. Castano
Assistant Director at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Ana Reyes
U.S. District Judge in Washington, D.C. who granted a pause on the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians while a lawsuit challenging it proceeds.
What they’re saying
“ICE operations are targeted to those who are removable from the country, regardless of nationality, with the end goal of enforcing the immigration laws to preserve the national security and public safety of the United States.”
— Liana J. Castano, Assistant Director, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (whio.com)
What’s next
The plaintiffs in the case have to file their response by tomorrow, and a motion hearing is currently scheduled in the case for Wednesday morning.
The takeaway
This declaration from DHS aims to provide reassurance that there are no specific plans to target Haitian TPS holders in places like Springfield, Ohio, even as the agency continues its regular immigration enforcement activities across the country. However, the ongoing legal battle over the termination of TPS protections for Haitians suggests this issue remains highly contentious.
