US EditionUkrainians who fled war and the US communities that welcomed them fear they may be uprooted under Trump
- Approximately 280,000 Ukrainians, including Sasha and his family, relocated to the US under the Uniting for Ukraine program starting in 2022, settling in small communities like Hartsville, South Carolina.
- They fled Kyiv because of the war with Russia, experiencing dangerous conditions and multiple relocations before resettling under U4U, a humanitarian parole program allowing US sponsors.
- Local communities and sponsors like Curtis Lee and Angela Boelens have raised substantial funds, provided housing, and employed many Ukrainians, highlighting their contributions and integration into the economy.
- Due to the Trump administration's immigration policy changes, including an administrative hold on U4U applications and paused decisions on parole, TPS, and work authorizations, these Ukrainians face uncertainty and fear losing their status.
- This uncertainty has deeply affected both migrants and their communities, as sponsors warn the halt could force Ukrainians to leave, causing disruption to families, local economies, and social support systems.
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Ukrainians fleeing the war and the American communities that welcomed them fear being uprooted by Trump.
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN Sasha had only heard a little about South Carolina, and even less about the town of Hartsville, when he and his family moved there in September 2022. They were forced to suddenly abandon their life in Kyiv because of the war with Russia. They are not the only Ukrainians in the “small rural community” where they were taken in and began rebuilding their lives. “For me, America was like a fortress of democracy, of freedom, …
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