Supporters of the crackdown say immigration rules must be enforced, regardless of family and community ties of those targeted. Othman denies the charge, noting that his ex-wife later retracted an initial statement she said was made under duress. A deportation order was issued in 2007, but Othman didn't feel at immediate risk — until last summer — because of ongoing appeals. Speaking at his sister's apartment in the capital, Amman, he said he'll fight to return to "my Youngstown." ——Associated Press writers Dan Sewell in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Elliot Spagat in San Diego, California, contributed to this report.

Source: ABC News February 20, 2018 06:16 UTC