Deporting soldiers? Why immigrant veterans fear removal from the US
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Fear
What Happened
Immigrant military veterans in the United States face potential deportation despite their service. Benito Miranda Hernandez, an Iraq war veteran without citizenship, fears removal following his prison release. He participated in a reentry programme after drug convictions. President Trump's 2025 mass deportation campaign has intensified concerns among non-citizen service members about their legal status and future.
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Benito Miranda HernandezUnited StatesIraq warDonald TrumpSan Diegodeportationimmigration