Nate Stewart

Date of Award

Summer 6-23-2018

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Abstract

The purpose of this research paper is to provide further exposure to the issues surrounding the deportation of veterans who have served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces. Very few people realize that veterans who served, could be deported. Because of limited publicity, legislative efforts to mitigate and resolve the veteran deportation issue has not gained much traction. This paper examines scholarly literature regarding the varying levels of support for veterans that are deported. Some scholars argue that veterans should never be deported regardless of type of crimes committed, while others maintain that if the deported veteran commit a violent act, that individual surrenders their right to obtain US citizenship. A crucial advocate on behalf of the deported veteran can be those American veterans who served alongside the potential deportee. A sense of comradery can be very strong among veterans, especially amongst those who have seen combat. American veteran support can lend more credibility to a deported veteran’s efforts to obtain citizenship.

The first portion of the study examines how much veterans support the plight of deported veterans with data collected through surveys which measure support when the deported veterans are placed in varying circumstances. The second part of the study examines the target group of deported veterans through key informant interviews on the effects of deportation for veterans.

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