Hernandez, who immigrated to the United States as a child, now faces the risk of deportation despite having served in the military after the September 11 attacks. Although nearly 731,000 military veterans in the U.S. are immigrants, an estimated 118,000, like Hernandez, lack citizenship. Struggling to reintegrate into civilian life following multiple deployments, he encountered legal issues that led to incarceration and the loss of his possessions, including military memorabilia. Despite filing for citizenship during his first deployment, bureaucratic delays and subsequent criminal charges ultimately resulted in the denial of his application. As a veteran with a criminal record, Hernandez navigates a precarious situation, reflecting broader challenges faced by immigrant veterans in the U.S.
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