Faith Leaders Demand Policy Change for Haitian Immigrants | Dayton News

Faith leaders in Ohio are rallying behind Haitian immigrants, demanding urgent policy changes from elected officials—especially Congressman Mike Turner—to restore Temporary Protection Status, halt ICE operations in Springfield, and end ankle monitors for non-criminal immigrants. They’ve delivered signed letters urging the release of detained pastors and a pathway to citizenship, spurred by the tragic death of 20-year-old Haitian student Pierre Damas Bel, whose family blames his suicide on bullying linked to the monitor. While DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin offered condolences but framed the death as a mental health issue and defended ongoing arrests, local clergy push back, calling for real action—not just words—and hope for a direct meeting with Turner to turn the tide for this vulnerable community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/460cc5e7b0575440