Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

79-Year-Old Refugee Faces Deportation Amid Health Crisis

11/17/2025

46 10

Summary

Story summary

Paul John Bojerski is a 79-year-old born in a German refugee camp who never became a U.S. citizen.
His family emigrated legally in 1952.
He was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under a deportation order.
His health has deteriorated in custody and he has missed medical treatments, and his bond hearing is set for November 18.

1 of 1

Story summary

Paul John Bojerski is a 79-year-old born in a German refugee camp who never became a U.S. citizen.
His family emigrated legally in 1952.
He was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under a deportation order.
His health has deteriorated in custody and he has missed medical treatments, and his bond hearing is set for November 18.