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Immigrant Families Rally Against Deportation Threats in Ohio

11/13/2025

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Boudylam Simmavanh, a 48-year-old welder from Laos, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and faces deportation after 18 years of check-ins.
Supporters in Orrville, Ohio, have rallied with letters from family and friends praising Boudylam Simmavanh's contributions, while Audra Simmavanh fears losing health insurance and their home.
Yadira Córdoba, a Nicaraguan dissident, was ordered deported to Honduras following threats from her government, and her family fears for her safety.

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Story summary

Boudylam Simmavanh, a 48-year-old welder from Laos, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and faces deportation after 18 years of check-ins.
Supporters in Orrville, Ohio, have rallied with letters from family and friends praising Boudylam Simmavanh's contributions, while Audra Simmavanh fears losing health insurance and their home.
Yadira Córdoba, a Nicaraguan dissident, was ordered deported to Honduras following threats from her government, and her family fears for her safety.