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  • The Valenzuela Brothers: veterans with long-history in US still threatened with deporation

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Zahid’s story: Disabled veteran set to be deported despite years of service

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Take action: a system that deports a wounded veteran is truly un-American!

On January 12, an immigration judge refused to stay the deportation of U.S. Army veteran Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry.  … More »

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Benito’s story: calling for family reunification after many years apart

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Benito Valdes, a World War II veteran, tells his story of family separation.  Watch his testimony at a Seattle, Wa. rally of One America here or listen by clicking on … More »

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The Valenzuela Brothers: veterans with long-history in US still threatened with deporation

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(for more on the potential deportation of the Valenzuela brothers, check out this video)

Valente and Manuel Valenzuela were born in Paloma, Chihuahua, Mexico. It is a small village, … More »

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