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Podcast: WBEZ News
Episode: A family fled the war in Ukraine, only to face danger on American soil (updated)
Description: When Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forced millions from their homes, many people were given temporary refuge in the U.S.
But as the war in Ukraine drags on, some people are now caught up in the Trump administration’s deportation blitz.
That includes one Illinois resident who is awaiting his final removal hearing.
WBEZ’s Anna Savchenko tells the story of how he and his family fled Ukraine, only to face danger on American soil.