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A message from League of United Latin American Citizens



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Picture # 1: - President Domingo Garcia speaking in Killeen, Texas advocating for
the Vanessa Guillen Act.

November 11, 2023
Contact: David Cruz - (818) 689-9991 Mobile
[email protected]



LULAC CELEBRATES ITS HISTORIC VICTORIES ON BEHALF OF SERVICEMEMBERS AND VETERANS
AS IT URGES AMERICA TO REMEMBER ALL WHO HAVE SERVED HONORABLY
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Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Marks Milestone
Achievements Including Vanessa Guillen Act, Naming of Fort Cavazos, The Brandon
Act, and Demands Action to Repatriate Our Deported Veterans

Washington, DC – LULAC marks this Veterans Day with a proud celebration of
historic achievements: The Vanessa Guillen Act protecting service men and women
against military sexual trauma, the successful campaign leading to the naming of
Ft. Cavazos as the Army's first military installation honoring a Latino hero, the
Brandon Act that now enables servicemembers in a mental health crisis to get help
without requesting permission or fearing retaliation, and the landmark push
focusing new attention on the injustice of deporting military veterans who have
served honorably.


Picture # 2: President Domingo Garcia speaking in Austin, Texas, during the
presentation of the LULAC Presidential Medal to Teri and Patrick Caserta, Gold
Star parents of Brandon Caserta.

"These are extraordinary times for LULAC and the victories for our military men
and women," says LULAC National President Domingo Garcia. "Time and again, we
have been to the Pentagon and Congress to fight for our brave Soldiers, Sailors,
Marines, Airmen and Guardians. I am proud that history will say, under our watch,
we did our duty and now must bring back the brave who have been kicked out after
serving with honor. No one will be left behind, no one!" pledges Garcia.


Picture # 3: President Domingo Garcia at "The Bunker" in Tijuana, Mexico. With
him are U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Carlos Luna, a Green Card Veteran, and Miguel
Ortiz, a Repatriated Deported Veteran.

Indeed, this is the right moment in our history to recommit America to its duty
to all Veterans. Hundreds, if not thousands, of foreign-born U.S. military
veterans convicted of crimes have been deported. The vast majority completed
incarceration and were then forced to leave the land they defended. Only about 83
veterans have returned under a 2021 executive order by President Biden.


Picture # 4: Deported Veterans at the Border

"All our service men and women are promised the privilege of living in the land
for which they put their lives on the line," says Roman Palomares, Chair of the
LULAC Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. "Yet scores of them, after falling
into trouble with the law, have been banished from the United States in breach of
our commitment to veterans. We have broken our word even though they have already
paid their debt to society. We can do better and must before it is too late for
them," adds Palomares.


Picture # 5: A Deported Mom.

President Biden's policy is a temporary fix that fails to protect those still
living in the U.S. from being forced out and possibly killed or recruited by
criminal organizations looking to profit from their skill sets. As of June 21,
2022, the IMMVI team received 143 inquiries from veterans outside the U.S. due to
removal or other issues restricting their return.


Picture # 6: Vet Coalition Advocating for Deported Vets on Capitol Hill.

"We honor the selfless service of all veterans, including those who, despite
defending our nation with courage and dedication, find themselves deported from
the very land they protected," says Danitza "Dee" James, M.S.W.-Chair,
Subcommittee on Deported Veterans and CEO of Repatriate Our Patriots. "Since our
nation's founding, noncitizens have served in the U.S. military and have fought
in every major war despite their citizenship status. Their stories remind us of
the inherent bond that transcends borders—a shared commitment to safeguarding the
principles and freedoms we hold dear."

INVITATION: In a heartfelt tribute, you're invited to join us at the virtual
screening of "Bring Them Home" on Sunday, November 12, from 9-10 am PST, hosted
by the Subcommittee on Deported Veterans. Beyond a mere screening, this event is
a call to action—a moment to unite, amplify our voices, and break the silence
surrounding those who have served in the shadows for far too long. Stick around
for a Q&A discussion as we unite to make a difference. Please register here [ [link removed] ] .
To learn how you can support, go to www.defendourvets.com [ [link removed] ] .
For more information on how to get involved, contact [email protected].

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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and
oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans
and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 1,000
councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and
advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of
today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org [ [link removed] ] .















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