Peanut the squirrel's former owner detained by ICE, could be deported

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Original Load Date Nov. 12, 2026, 6 a.m.
Last Updated Nov. 12, 2026, 6 a.m.
Original URL https://abc7chicago.com/story/peanut-squirrels-former-owner-detained-ice-could-deported/20035582/

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PINE CITY, N.Y. -- When New York wildlife officers euthanized a couple's [ pet squirrel, Peanut, ][1] two years ago, Republicans including JD Vance seized on the critter's killing as just another example of government overreach from meddling Democrats. _The video featured is from a previous report...