Trigger warning: This story contains discussion of suicide.

Over the course of the summer, the federal government eliminated temporary protected status for immigrants from several countries, including about 350,000 Haitians.

Temporary protected status is a designation that allows some immigrants to live and work in the United States legally and has historically been extended to people from countries deemed too dangerous to return to. 

After it was eliminated for Haitians, stories and images have shown Haitians forced to wear ankle monitors; families separated as some members face deportation; and the aftermath of a young man's suicide linked to the fear and shame generated by the policy change. Haitian pastors have been detained and churches serving Haitian congregations sit empty.

Photographer Carol Guzy, winner of four Pulitzer Prizes, including two for work in Haiti, has been in Ohio taking photos in the aftermath of the decision. She has been documenting both the pressures it has placed on individuals and communities and the pushback against it, often led by people of faith. In Springfield alone, an estimated 20% of the population is Haitian immigrants. The governor of Ohio has praised their presence and work ethic.

But their presence in communities across America has become increasingly precarious, anxiety-ridden, fearful. Here are some of Guzy’s photos.

A grieving Haitian man wearing an ankle monitor lies on the ground, his head resting on another man's knee.
Forced to wear an ankle monitor, Monsanto Maler falls to the ground overcome with emotion.
A Haitian man covers his face with his hand and weeps.
Close up of adult feet in black socks and blue sandals, wearing an ankle monitor. Children's feet in sparkly gold shoes are visible to the side.
Two young women bow their heads while standing over a small collection of candles and flowers.
Handmade signs with messages and remembrances of Pierre.
A wearing in a red tank top spreads her arms wide and looks up to the sky in her living room.
Denise Gedeon prays after her husband is released on bond from detention.
A single woman sits in the back pew of an otherwise empty church.
A grieving Haitian man wearing an ankle monitor lies on the ground, his head resting on another man's knee.
Forced to wear an ankle monitor, Monsanto Maler falls to the ground overcome with emotion.
A Haitian man covers his face with his hand and weeps.
Close up of adult feet in black socks and blue sandals, wearing an ankle monitor. Children's feet in sparkly gold shoes are visible to the side.
Two young women bow their heads while standing over a small collection of candles and flowers.
Handmade signs with messages and remembrances of Pierre.
A wearing in a red tank top spreads her arms wide and looks up to the sky in her living room.
Denise Gedeon prays after her husband is released on bond from detention.
A single woman sits in the back pew of an otherwise empty church.

Under threat of deportation, some Haitian immigrants have been forced to wear ankle monitors, including Monsanto Maler, in an image that has been widely shared. Communities have mourned the death by suicide of Pierre Damas Bel. Denise Gedeon's husband, Pastor Joubert Adrien, was eventually released on bond, while many churches with primarily Haitian congregations have found members too frightened to attend services. 

A close up shot of a group of protestors are reflected in a golden chalice held by a man wearing a wedding ring and a colorful stole.
A group of men hold hands a prayer over bread and wine.
A group of men bow their heads in prayer while one holds a gold chalice.
A woman in a red blouse and tan head wrap prays with her eyes closed and her hand to her forehead.
A woman holds her glasses and covers her eyes with both hands. In the background is a sign supporting Haitian families.
A close up shot of a group of protestors are reflected in a golden chalice held by a man wearing a wedding ring and a colorful stole.
A group of men hold hands a prayer over bread and wine.
A group of men bow their heads in prayer while one holds a gold chalice.
A woman in a red blouse and tan head wrap prays with her eyes closed and her hand to her forehead.
A woman holds her glasses and covers her eyes with both hands. In the background is a sign supporting Haitian families.

Some clergy have responded to the fear and threats facing Haitian immigrants with accompaniment, prayer, legal support and other services that are needed, particularly as some of those under threat of detention or deportation no longer feel secure in the wider community. 

A close up shot of a woman holding a red megaphone
A woman wearing a clergy collar and a pink and purple tie-dyed alb claps her hands and sings.
In the foreground, a man holding a megaphone and a child faces the camera. In the background, other protesters hold signs supporting Haitian families.
A group of protesters hold signs supporting Haitians in Cincinnati, Ohio.
A woman wears a handmade sign around her neck. It reads Jesus loves Haitians. In the background are clergy wearing patterned stoles.
A group of protesters speak. A few have raised arms.
A close up shot of a woman holding a red megaphone
A woman wearing a clergy collar and a pink and purple tie-dyed alb claps her hands and sings.
In the foreground, a man holding a megaphone and a child faces the camera. In the background, other protesters hold signs supporting Haitian families.
A group of protesters hold signs supporting Haitians in Cincinnati, Ohio.
A woman wears a handmade sign around her neck. It reads Jesus loves Haitians. In the background are clergy wearing patterned stoles.
A group of protesters speak. A few have raised arms.

Two years ago, Ohio became a national flashpoint after lies about immigrants in Springfield were spread by national leaders. This summer has seen demonstrations in support of Haitian immigrants, many involving members of faith communities there. The governor has praised Haitian immigrants for their contributions to the state.