Haitian group takes legal action against Trump, Vance over false claims
A national immigrant rights group has filed criminal charges against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance.
They allege that Trump and Vance have caused significant harm to Springfield, Ohio, by spreading falsehoods about the Haitian community.
Director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance Guerline Jozef seeks their arrest under Ohio law for inciting fear and disrupting public services.
This follows over 30 bomb threats against local institutions linked to derogatory remarks made by the two Republican politicians.
Critics accuse Trump and Vance of perpetuating a debunked conspiracy theory about Haitian immigrants harming pets, which has intensified community anxiety.
Lead counsel Subodh Chandra has emphasized that the pair must be held accountable, likening their actions to shouting “fire” in a crowded theater.
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