More than 30 bomb threats have been made against schools, government buildings and city officials’ homes since last week, forcing evacuations and closures.

Last week’s presidential debate thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the national spotlight, prompting people to wonder how a Haitian community has taken root there — and why. Here’s a look at some key questions,

House Democrats have launched an aggressive campaign to push back against the false claims from some top Republicans that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are eating their neighbors’ pets. Led by members of the House Haiti Caucus,

Democrats are launching a campaign to combat the false claims by top Republicans accusing Haitian immigrants in Ohio of eating their neighbors’ pets by introducing a new House resolution to condemn racism and bigotry toward the demographic.

Schools in Springfield, Ohio, will open Tuesday with increased security provided by the state, as threats linked to false claims about Haitian immigrants continue to disrupt daily life in the city.