Green Card Holder in US for 21 Years Deported to Canada Over Taxes
Summary
Douglas Dixon, a Canadian with a U.S. green card for 21 years, was deported to Canada after a fraud conviction related to unpaid taxes, despite repaying much of his debt. He was detained by U.S. authorities, held in a harsh immigration detention center, and removed based on a law that classifies some tax crimes as "aggravated felonies" which can lead to deportation.Key Facts
- Douglas Dixon lived in the U.S. for about 20 years as a green card holder.
- He owed over $30,000 in back taxes after his business closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Dixon pleaded no contest to tax evasion and was repaying his debt, having paid back about two-thirds by the time of his arrest.
- U.S. immigration law treats certain tax offenses over $10,000 as "aggravated felonies," which can result in deportation.
- Dixon was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on February 10 after attending a scheduled meeting.
- He was held at a detention center in the Florida Everglades, where he reported poor conditions and health problems.
- An immigration judge ordered his removal, and he was deported on April 15.
- After deportation, Dixon plans to live with family in Montreal, Canada.
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