Ohios attorney general slammed the federal government for an influx of Haitian migrants as he reacted to wild claims of cat-eating and reckless driving.
Republican Dave Yost directed his office to research legal avenues to stop the federal government from sending an unlimited number of migrants to Ohio communities, particularly the city of Springfield.
There’s got to be a limiting principle, Yost said in a statement on Monday. We’re going to find a way to get this disaster in front of a federal judge.
Yosts statement comes amid unfounded claims that have been circulating on social media about Haitian migrants eating peoples pets.
Springfield officials have denied the rumors, telling DailyMail.com on Monday that there have been no credible reports or specific claims of pets being harmed, injured or abused by individuals within the immigrant community.
Republican Dave Yost directed his office to research legal avenues to stop the federal government from sending an unlimited number of migrants to Ohio communities
The AG said that the migrant influx has strained the state social services and said the federal government has not worked with local officials to prepare for the newcomers.
Ohio is a great place to work and live, Yost added.
But overwhelming our small towns with massive migrant populations without any coordination or assistance from the federal government is changing that in front of our eyes.
Despite the claims being unconfirmed, Ohio senator and VP candidate JD Vance has repeated rumors that Haitian migrants have been eating peoples pets.
Months ago, I raised the issue of Haitian illegal immigrants draining social services and generally causing chaos all over Springfield, Ohio, Vance posted on X Monday alongside a video of him previously speaking about the crisis facing the town.
Despite the claims being unconfirmed, Ohio senator and VP candidate JD Vance has repeated rumors that Haitian migrants have been eating peoples pets
Reports now show that people have had their pets abducted and eaten by people who shouldnt be in this country, he added.
Where is our border czar? the post continued.
After many pointed out that the rumors are unconfirmed, Vance said on Tuesday: In the last several weeks, my office has received many inquiries from actual residents of Springfield whove said their neighbors pets or local wildlife were abducted by Haitian migrants. Its possible, of course, that all of these rumors will turn out to be false.
Vances post added: Do you know whats confirmed? That a child was murdered by a Haitian migrant who had no right to be here. That local health services have been overwhelmed. That communicable diseases--like TB and HIV--have been on the rise. That local schools have struggled to keep up with newcomers who dont know English. That rents have risen so fast that many Springfield families cant afford to put a roof over their head.
A Springfield, Ohio , resident claimed that Haitian migrants have been decapitating ducks in public parks and eating them
Aside from rumors about migrants eating pets, many in Springfield have voiced concerns about reckless driving by the Haitian migrant community.
Springfield resident Jeff Allen told WKEF that he has heard many complaints about the migrants reckless driving.
I think the main thing that people were concerned about is driving. The reckless driving, not knowing how to drive and being on the streets, and the amount of accidents that have been occurring, he said.
Last month, an aggrieved Springfield resident helped spark claims that Haitian migrants have been decapitating ducks in public parks and eating them during a city commission meeting.
Springfield, Ohio, has become a flashpoint in the debate over immigration, after droves of Haitian migrants arrived in the city in 2020 to fill jobs vacancies
I really challenge you guys to get out here and do something, he told the meeting.
These Haitians are running into trash cans, running into buildings... theyre flipping cars in the middle of the streets...
The man added: Theyre in the park, grabbing up ducks by their neck, and cutting their head off and walking off with them. Theyre eating them.
Springfield has become a flashpoint in the debate over immigration, after droves of Haitian migrants arrived in the city in 2020 to fill jobs vacancies.
Within a few years, 20,000 immigrants arrived, swelling Springfields population, which was only 58,000 in 2020.