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This immigrant served in the US military. Now he faces deportation

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Anna Oakes
This immigrant served in the US military. Now he faces deportation
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Benito Miranda Hernandez, a US Navy veteran who served three tours in Iraq, is currently facing deportation after being detained by ICE following a drug conviction. Advocates argue that his military service should have provided a path to citizenship and highlight the vulnerability of veterans within the immigration system.

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This case underscores the ongoing debate regarding the treatment of immigrant veterans and the impact of strict deportation policies on those who served in the US military.

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Benito Miranda Hernandez completed three tours of duty during the Iraq war. But since speaking to Al Jazeera in April, he has been detained by ICE.

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The article focuses on the human interest aspect of a veteran facing deportation, emphasizing the perceived injustice of the situation.

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