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US Deports 50 Migrants to Ukraine Amid Concerns

11/19/2025

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US Deporting Migrants

The United States deported 50 migrants to Ukraine, the largest such action since the war began.
The flight landed near Poland, raising concerns about potential conscription.
Immigration lawyers say some deportees lived in the United States for years and may not speak Ukrainian.
In one case, Roman Surovtsev (deportee) was detained.
A U.S. Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said Surovtsev received due process and highlighted the administration's stance on illegal immigration.

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Surovtsev Fights Deportation

Roman Surovtsev, a stateless individual, has been detained since August 1 at an ICE check-in and faces deportation to Ukraine among 83 removals.
His legal team seeks to restore his green card after vacating a 20-year-old armed carjacking conviction.
Surovtsev's wife, Samantha, says their two young daughters have not seen him in over 100 days.
Attorneys argue he complied with immigration rules and question deportation's validity due to citizenship issues.

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US Deporting Migrants

The United States deported 50 migrants to Ukraine, the largest such action since the war began.
The flight landed near Poland, raising concerns about potential conscription.
Immigration lawyers say some deportees lived in the United States for years and may not speak Ukrainian.
In one case, Roman Surovtsev (deportee) was detained.
A U.S. Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said Surovtsev received due process and highlighted the administration's stance on illegal immigration.

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