Teacher’s Aide Returns After Self-Deportation | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

After a harrowing year spent in exile, Yessenia Ruano has returned home to Milwaukee — a triumphant homecoming celebrated by advocates and friends who fought for her. Forced to self-deport to El Salvador last year after a policy change threatened her T Visa status, Ruano courageously brought her U.S. citizen daughters with her, enduring separation and hardship while holding onto faith and hope. Now back in the U.S., she can resume her life and work while her immigration case continues — a powerful reminder of the human cost of policy shifts and the strength of community support. Listen in…