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American Dream Interrupted | The Power of a Pardon Ep. 2

Rickie faces deportation 20 years after his criminal sentence. Can a pardon save him?

09/14/2021

Chasing the Dream

American Dream Interrupted | The Power of a Pardon Ep. 2

Season 2021 Episode 2 | 7m 55s

Rickie faces deportation 20 years after his criminal sentence. Can a pardon save him?

Rickie lawfully entered the United States as a Cambodian refugee. Long after having served his time in prison, he now faces deportation for his 20-year-old convictions in Pennsylvania, specifically a misdemeanor and a firearm possession for a crime he did not commit. Now, he's waiting to see if he can get a pardon and stop living in fear of deportation.

09/14/2021

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Chasing the Dream is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS

Major funding for Chasing the Dream is provided by The JPB Foundation, with additional funding from The Peter G. Peterson and Joan Ganz Cooney Fund and Sue and Edgar Wachenheim, III.

Chasing the Dream

American Dream Interrupted | The Power of a Pardon Ep. 2

Season 2021 Episode 2 | 7m 55s

Rickie lawfully entered the United States as a Cambodian refugee. Long after having served his time in prison, he now faces deportation for his 20-year-old convictions in Pennsylvania, specifically a misdemeanor and a firearm possession for a crime he did not commit. Now, he's waiting to see if he can get a pardon and stop living in fear of deportation.

09/14/2021

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Chasing the Dream is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS

Major funding for Chasing the Dream is provided by The JPB Foundation, with additional funding from The Peter G. Peterson and Joan Ganz Cooney Fund and Sue and Edgar Wachenheim, III.

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