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The Tiulenev family, who fled Russia after their home was set on fire

A Dissident Family Fled Russia After Their Home Was Set on Fire. The Administration Wants to Deport Them.

July 10, 2026 Chicago, Illinois WBEZ Chicago Asylum
The Tiulenev family fled southern Russia after someone hurled a Molotov cocktail at their home in the fall of 2024, leaving a note in the yard saying they should be sent “to hell” — an attack the family says targeted their dissent. A WBEZ investigation details how the Trump administration is now seeking to deport the family despite their pending asylum case.
Source: WBEZ Chicago