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Ukrainian family in the Cleveland area facing deportation

Ukrainian Family That Built a Community in Cleveland Now Faces Deportation

June 21, 2026 Cleveland, Ohio The Guardian
Tamila and Mykola Vashchuk, a Ukrainian family who built a life in the Cleveland area, were issued removal orders after seeking affordable medical care for their 10-year-old son — despite earlier assurances from U.S. officials that doing so would not affect their re-entry. The case shows how families who fled the war in Ukraine can be swept into deportation proceedings.
Source: The Guardian