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Juan Quim’s Story: Undocumented, Held, Hopeful | Birmingham News
A bright, hardworking 19-year-old from Guatemala, Juan Quim, raised in Alabama and graduating high school with honors, is now facing deportation after a routine traffic stop exposed an old, forgotten removal order. Despite never missing court due to lack of notice or resources — especially as a teen without legal help — he’s been detained and is being transferred to Louisiana. His community is rallying behind him, raising over $8,000 to fight the injustice and prove that someone who built their life here deserves a second chance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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