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Podcast: WBEZ News
Episode: He worked hard to give me a home. ICE took his: How I lost my father to deportation
Description: When a person is deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE…
It also impacts the family left behind.
A year ago, Vanessa Lopez found out her father was being sent back to Mexico… after living most of his life in America.
His forced departure left her feeling helpless… and significantly changed her relationship with her dad.
Vanessa wrote about her experience for the Chicago Sun-Times. Now, she brings us this audio essay.
HOST: LARA