Purple Heart Veteran Deported, Sparking Outrage: A Complex Intersection of Immigration, Military Service, and JusticeJose Barco, a Venezuelan national who served in the U.S. Army and earned the Purple Heart, was deported from Florence, Arizona, on November 14th. Despite his military service, Barcos past criminal record led to his deportation. Activists express concern over his treatment, arguing it instills fear within the immigrant community. Barcos family and friends are unsure of his whereabouts post-deportation, raising questions about the U.S.s treatment of immigrant veterans.
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