OPINION: It’s déjà vu all over again for families of some American service personnel
Sgt. Cuauhtemoc “Temo” Juarez served on three continents as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1995 to 1999. After that, he joined the Florida National Guard and served a deployment in Iraq. Nevertheless, his wife of 18 years, Alejandra, was deported to Mexico because she had crossed unlawfully into the U.S. in the late 1990s. Alejandra and Temo had two daughters, both of whom are American citizens. Alejandra took the younger daughter with her. She left the older one with Temo, fearing for her safety in Mexico.
Temo and Alejandra tried every avenue of relief to stop the deportation, but to no avail. Temo’s service to this country didn’t count for anything. The past governmental policy of promoting military service as protection for families lacking legal status was cast aside. The fact that Alejandra was a valued and contributing member of her community and church in Florida was disregarded. Appeals by congressmen and veteran organizations fell upon the deaf ears of the Trump administration.
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