Posted on 09/20/2012 6:15:25 AM PDT by Squawk 8888
TORONTO An American soldier who sought refuge in Canada after she became disillusioned with the Iraq war has been ordered to leave the country by today.
Kimberly Rivera has said she will comply with the Canadian governments deportation order and leave the country with her family, but that hasnt stopped her supporters from hoping for a last-minute intervention.
Theyre calling on Immigration Minister Jason Kenney to halt Riveras deportation, arguing that the mother of four will likely face a court martial and jail time upon her return to the U.S.
Kenneys office has said the federal government doesnt believe the U.S. subjects its soldiers to persecution.
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If there is any justice she'll sit in prison for desertion and not for politically being against the Iraq conflict. But hey, don't let facts get in the way of your news conference. You can go back to Toronto after that.
Thanks
Good
There is nothing saying she has to be deported to
the US. The world is a big place, maybe Iran will
take her in.
I don’t think I’ll miss her.
I’d rather she was sent back here to spend some quality time down the road in Leavenworth.
I’d rather she was sent back here to spend some quality time down the road in Leavenworth.
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