Ukrainian refugees in the U.S. under a humanitarian program faced heart-stopping confusion this week after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mistakenly emailed them orders to leave the country within seven days—or face removal. The message, later blamed on a ‘technical error,’ triggered panic among recipients.😱
DHS quickly backtracked on Friday, clarifying the program granting temporary refuge to Ukrainians fleeing the Russia-Ukraine conflict remains active. But the damage was done: one recipient told Reuters she ‘couldn’t breathe’ after reading the email, fearing deportation despite having a clean record. 😥
The chaotic mix-up comes amid political tensions over ‘humanitarian parole’ programs. While former President Biden welcomed displaced Ukrainians, recent reports suggest debates about revoking temporary status for some—a move critics call a step backward.📉
DHS has since apologized, emphasizing in a follow-up email that recipients’ legal statuses stay valid. But trust is shaken. Many now wonder: How many received this message? DHS hasn’t clarified, leaving families in limbo.🤔
For those building new lives in the U.S., the blunder feels like a gut punch. As one woman said: ‘I don’t even have a parking ticket.’ 🚗❌
📌 Stay tuned as we track updates on this evolving story.
