Republicans including vice presidential candidate JD Vance kicked off a firestorm of misinformation this month when they spread false claims about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio,

Local residents say the town’s economic upswing has come with growing pains, and its comeback story has been overshadowed by lies about its Haitian population.

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.

Springfield, Ohio, is increasing security as unfounded claims about Haitian immigrants, many of whom are legal residents, have led to a series of threats against schools and city buildings. The baseless claims have been amplified by former President Trump and his running mate,