The Forgotten City: How Immigration is Disrupting the American Dream

Springfield, Ohio, once a thriving city with a rich history, is now a symbol of America's immigration crisis. The city's residents, who had already struggled to rebuild their community after decades of decline, are facing a new threat: the influx of immigrants from Haiti. According to experts, the city's Mayor, Rob Rue, is struggling to cope with the strain these new residents are placing on the town's infrastructure. But how did Springfield get here? The answer lies in the country's immigration policies. The Biden administration's decision to increase the number of immigrants entering the country has led to a surge in Haitian arrivals. In 2021, over 47,000 Haitians were apprehended at the U. S. -Mexico border, a significant increase from the 1,207 apprehended in 2020 during the Trump administration. The influx of immigrants has led to a shortage of jobs for American workers. Companies like McGregor Metal, which employs Haitian workers at low wages, are thriving at the expense of American workers. This is not a new phenomenon; Samuel Gompers, the founder of the AFL-CIO Union, understood the importance of fair wages for American workers. The consequences of this immigration crisis are far-reaching. The city's housing market is being disrupted, with landlords renting out "cots" at $250 per head and cramming 20 to 25 people into a single dwelling. The city's infrastructure is being stretched to the breaking point, with the Mayor himself admitting that the influx of immigrants has taxed the city's services. But it's not just the city that's being affected. The country as a whole is struggling to cope with the consequences of its immigration policies. The government is subsidizing and replacing American workers with foreigners willing to work for less, leading to a sense of despair and hopelessness.