Veteran of war in Afghanistan loses appeal, could be deported soon, attorney says
by Gregory Pratt, Chicago Tribune
Jan 30, 2018
3 minutes
CHICAGO - A U.S. Army veteran and green card holder with a felony drug conviction could be deported as soon as this week, his attorney said Monday, after a federal court denied his appeal to remain in the U.S.
Miguel Perez Jr., 39, a Chicago resident who served two tours of duty in Afghanistan and recently finished a prison term on a drug conviction, had sought to remain in the U.S., arguing his life would be in danger if he were deported to Mexico, where
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