If Trump Revokes Ukrainian Refugees' Legal Status, Many in California Fear Deportation | KQED
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The article reports on rising anxiety among Northern California's Ukrainian community as news emerges that the Trump administration may soon revoke humanitarian parole for 280,000 Ukrainians who fled the war in their country. Initially granted protection under the Biden administration through a program called Uniting for Ukraine, the potential revocation could lead to deportations. Concerns are particularly heightened among families with vulnerable members, as many Ukrainians in the area are women and children. Immigration lawyers express alarm over the situation, projecting significant emotional distress and uncertainty among the population affected.
Panic is surging in Northern California's Ukrainian community over reports that the Trump administration may soon revoke humanitarian parole for 280,000 people who fled the war in Ukraine.
"Anxiety levels are off the charts," one immigration lawyer said, reflecting the overwhelming fear in the Ukrainian community about potential deportations.
The news agency cited four unnamed sources familiar with the matter, including a senior Trump administration official, indicating early discussions about terminating humanitarian protections.
We sought clarity for those affected, and many are left feeling desperate with their lives hanging in the balance as the deadline approaches.
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