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douglas9

(5,814 posts)
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 07:42 AM Feb 25

Army vet deported to Jamaica after 50 years in U.S.

A Jamaican-born U.S. Army veteran who lived in the United States for more than five decades has been deported to Jamaica, according to his family and federal officials. Godfrey Oliver Wade was a lawful permanent resident who served honorably in the U.S. Army before building his life in Georgia.

His daughter, Christian Wade, confirmed the removal in a statement to Newsweek. She said her father told the family he had begun the “outtake process” and believed he was already on a flight to Jamaica. “Unfortunately, my dad will be arriving in Jamaica today.”

Federal immigration authorities acknowledged the deportation and cited a long-standing removal order as the basis for the action.

https://knewz.com/ice-deported-army-veteran-to-jamaica-after-50-years-in-us/

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Army vet deported to Jamaica after 50 years in U.S. (Original Post) douglas9 Feb 25 OP
What does Noem not understand about the words "lawful permanent resident"? Lonestarblue Feb 25 #1
No one in this administration understands the word lawful, the other words have too many syllables. jls4561 Feb 25 #2
Well, I guess immigrant enlistments in our Ilsa Feb 25 #3
There will be an accounting for this. Joinfortmill Feb 25 #4
I'm with you... GiqueCee Feb 25 #6
Insanity. Evolve Dammit Feb 25 #5
Tell him how good the Dow is doing. That will make him feel better. twodogsbarking Feb 25 #7
From a grateful nation ? pwb Feb 27 #8

Lonestarblue

(13,444 posts)
1. What does Noem not understand about the words "lawful permanent resident"?
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 08:38 AM
Feb 25

I hope some organization helps this man sue for unlawful removal.

jls4561

(3,057 posts)
2. No one in this administration understands the word lawful, the other words have too many syllables.
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 09:27 AM
Feb 25

Ilsa

(64,251 posts)
3. Well, I guess immigrant enlistments in our
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 10:13 AM
Feb 25

armed forces will fall off significantly. I suppose Noem will claim he is the "worst of the worst?"

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