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,

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, California - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pledged on Friday to conduct mass deportations of Haitian immigrants from the Ohio city of Springfield, even though the majority of them are in the United States legally.

Businesses needed workers, and Haitians, many already authorized to work, heard living costs were low. But the newcomers have strained resources, and that has fueled tension.