Podcast: United for Ukraine parolees in North Dakota awaiting fate
This episode of The Backstory looks at Ukrainian humanitarian parolees in North Dakota, the “United for Ukraine” program, how parole differs from refugee status, and what’s at stake for families and communities if temporary legal protections are lost.
In this episode, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Michael Standaert unpack what it means to be a “humanitarian parolee” in the U.S.—specifically focusing on Ukrainian immigrants in North Dakota under the “United for Ukraine” program. They break down how humanitarian parole differs from refugee status, why these distinctions matter, and what’s at stake as parolees face an uncertain legal future. The conversation also looks at how national attitudes toward Ukraine are shifting and what it could mean economically for local communities if these newcomers are forced to leave.
Listen to the podcast below, and read the full story here: https://www.newscoopnd.org/united-for-ukraine-parolees-in-north-dakota-awaiting-fate/
