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Minnesota carpenter from Nicaragua deported to Africa

Original: The disturbing story of the # Minnesota carpenter from # Nicaragua deported to # Africa proves a point I have been makin

A Nicaraguan carpenter living in Minnesota, described as a union member, has been deported to Africa, a destination far from his home country that has drawn criticism of US immigration policy. Commenters argue the case shows that wealthy and powerful interests push regressive immigration laws, pointing to his union background as a reason he was targeted.

Why now: The unusual deportation to a third country far from his homeland has reignited debate over US immigration enforcement.

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• The disturbing story of the # Minnesota carpenter from # Nicaragua deported to # Africa proves a point I have been making for 20 years. The rich and powerful want regressive # immigration laws. The person in question is a union man. In the world of the rich & powerful, if you… · RealJournalism · 7

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