This immigrant served in the US military. Now he faces deportation
Summary
Benito Miranda Hernandez is a US Navy veteran who was brought to the United States as a baby from Mexico. Despite serving in the military and having a green card, he was detained by immigration officials and now faces deportation under President Donald Trump’s administration. Advocates say many immigrant veterans like Hernandez are at risk of deportation, even though they were promised citizenship for their military service.Key Facts
- Benito Miranda Hernandez served three tours in the US Navy during the Iraq war.
- Hernandez was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after finishing a drug-related prison sentence.
- He was brought to the US from Mexico as a baby and had received permanent residency earlier this year.
- Advocates report an increase in deportations of immigrant US veterans during President Trump’s second term.
- ICE has not consistently tracked veteran status among detainees, making the total number of deported veterans unclear.
- Many veterans deported or detained have criminal convictions, often related to struggles with reintegration and mental health after service.
- Veterans awaiting citizenship can be detained during immigration process steps, especially if they have outstanding warrants or convictions.
- Advocacy groups are working to support deported veterans and raise awareness about their situation.
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