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The commercial impact is tangible, with one business owner contemplating a return to New York or Chicago as his customer base dwindles. Koveleski noted, “The owner of one store is wondering if he should move back to New York or to Chicago – he says his business is way down.”
The Guardian highlighted the anxiety permeating Springfield’s Haitian community and others, reporting an exodus from the town which boasts a population of 60,000, amid fears of impending deportations.
Jacob Payen, co-founder of the Haitian Community Alliance and a local entrepreneur, shared insights on the situation: “People are fully aware of the election result, and that is why they are leaving; they are afraid of a mass deportation. Several of my customers have left. One guy with his family went to New Jersey; others have gone to Boston. I know three families that have gone to Canada.”
It appears that some migrants are relocating to cities like Dayton, perceived as offering greater anonymity from law enforcement, while others are considering returning to countries where they previously sought asylum, like Brazil.
Tom Homan, the incoming border czar, has issued a stark warning to those he classifies as “criminal illegal aliens and gang members,” urging them to self-deport. He stated emphatically, “While we’re out prioritizing the public safety threats and national security threats, if you wanna self-deport, you should self-deport because, again, we know who you are, and we’re gonna come and find you.”
Homan was clear in his message that while those who have committed crimes have no grace period and will be actively pursued, those whose only offense is illegal entry have the chance to orderly leave the country with their families.
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Addressing the deportation logistics for criminals, Homan declared they would be sent back to their countries on flights arranged by the government.
For those who have crossed borders without committing further offenses, Homan offered a choice: “They found their way across the world to come to the greatest nation on earth, and they can find their way home. Either that, or I can give them a free airline ticket.”
This unfolding situation continues to develop as community leaders and migrants in Springfield assess their next steps under the new administration’s looming immigration policies.
