They Served the U.S., Then Were Deported to Mexico: An Activist Supports These Veterans
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
From the border city of Tijuana, Robert Vivar has been dedicated to supporting U.S. Army veterans who, for various reasons, have been expelled to Mexico, with their stories reflecting the human impact of U.S. immigration policies. Through the Unified U.S. Deported Veterans Resource Center, Vivar provides a safe space offering comprehensive legal assistance, basic medical services, and crucial emotional support for those who feel abandoned by the country they served before being deported to Mexico. The organization helps veterans reintegrate into their communities in exile and seeks pathways for their possible return to the United States through programs such as document management, immigration assistance, and job searching. The initiative aims to launch a civil and criminal legal offensive against the U.S. Department of Justice and the companies that operate Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers. The goal is to go beyond traditional diplomatic notes following the recent death of Mexican Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston on July 7.
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