What happens when you follow every immigration rule… and still get arrested?

In this episode of Punching the Clock for The AM Sidebar, Vika and Louis share their unbelievable true story. After fleeing Ukraine during the war, Vika legally entered the U.S., fell in love, got married, and began the green card process. Everything was going according to plan—until ICE agents walked into her immigration interview and arrested her on the spot.

She spent 38 days in detention, separated from her husband, navigating a system that even attorneys didn’t fully understand. Inside, she found strength by helping others: teaching yoga, promoting wellness, and building a community among detainees.

This episode breaks down:

-What actually happened at the immigration interview
-Why lawful applicants are being detained
-The emotional toll on families
-What rights YOU have under immigration law
-How Vika ultimately won her release and got her green card

This isn’t just a legal story; it’s a human one.

If you care about immigration, civil rights, or real-life legal stories, this is a must-watch.