San Diego Group Advocates for Deported Veterans
Deported veterans face unique challenges and barriers upon returning to the United States
The San Diego chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is advocating for deported veterans who are facing unique challenges and barriers upon returning to the United States.
The ACLU is calling on the Biden administration to take action to address the issue of deported veterans, including providing them with a pathway to citizenship and access to benefits and services.
ACLU report highlights the challenges faced by deported veterans
A recent report by the ACLU found that deported veterans face a number of challenges, including:
- Difficulty obtaining employment
- Lack of access to healthcare and other benefits
- Social isolation and stigma
The report also found that deported veterans are more likely to experience homelessness and poverty than other veterans.
Biden administration has taken some steps to address the issue of deported veterans
The Biden administration has taken some steps to address the issue of deported veterans, including creating a task force to review the issue and issuing a memorandum directing federal agencies to provide deported veterans with access to benefits and services.
However, the ACLU is calling on the administration to do more, including providing deported veterans with a pathway to citizenship.
Support is growing for legislation to help deported veterans
Support is growing for legislation that would help deported veterans, including the Deported Veterans Support Act.
The Deported Veterans Support Act would provide deported veterans with a pathway to citizenship and access to benefits and services.
The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and the Senate, and it has the support of a number of veterans organizations and advocacy groups.
Conclusion
The ACLU is calling on the Biden administration and Congress to take action to address the issue of deported veterans.
The ACLU is urging the administration to provide deported veterans with a pathway to citizenship and access to benefits and services.
The ACLU is also supporting legislation, such as the Deported Veterans Support Act, that would help deported veterans.
