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http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld ... 1307.storyImmigrants' minor offenses can ruin hope for deportation waiverWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Uriel Alberto would seem to be a strong candidate for the recent federal policy change that temporarily protects certain young, undocumented immigrants from deportation.
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Alberto, 25, moved to the U.S. illegally from Mexico with his immigrant parents at age 7. He graduated from a U.S. high school — another requirement of the new policy — where he was a track standout. He now works as a paralegal in North Carolina.
But like many young immigrants who would otherwise qualify, Alberto faces imminent deportation because of nonviolent scrapes with the law. The latest was in February after he was charged with disorderly conduct for protesting immigration legislation during a hearing at the North Carolina Legislature.
Alberto's subsequent conviction and 15-day jail stay triggered a deportation detainer from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Given previous convictions — one, involving drinking and driving, was overturned on appeal Thursday — Alberto's chances of qualifying for the deferred action program seem slim.
The policy excludes anyone "convicted of a felony offense, a significant misdemeanor offense or three or more misdemeanor offenses."You were given a chance, but you blew it by breaking the law.
Boo-freaking-hoo.
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