‘Illegal Haitian immigrants stealing ducks, geese, domesticated cats and eating them’: Ohio residents on the rising influx of Haitian immigrants 9 September, 2024 Before the debate
Several videos of Springfield residents testifying before the Council meeting are doing rounds on social media. In many of these viral videos, they have stated that ‘Illegal Haitian’ immigrants have been stealing ducks, geese, and other pet animals including cats.
As per US media reports, when she was arrested, blood was observed on her feet, and hands, and fur was on her lips. Back then, the Police had stated that after taking the woman to Stark County jail, officers secured the “cat as evidence”.
Slamming the City council officials, she asked, “I don’t know what you expect of us as citizens. I understand that they are here under temporary protective status and you are protecting them. Who’s protecting us if we’re protecting them? I want out of this town. Please give me a reason to stay.”