Deserter in Canada wins stay of deportation

[unhappycamper]

Deserter in Canada wins stay of deportation
By Rob Gillies - The Associated Press
Posted : Monday Sep 22, 2008 18:55:09 EDT

TORONTO — A soldier who fled to Canada after learning his unit was being deployed to Iraq won a last-minute stay of deportation Monday.

Federal Court Judge Richard Mosley ruled Jeremy Hinzman can stay in Canada while the court decides whether he can appeal his deportation order.

“We’re elated,” Hinzman said moments after the decision was released. “(But) we’re not out of the woods at all. We just have a stay of removal.”

Hinzman, 29, who holds the rank of specialist, was due to be deported Tuesday morning to the United States, where he is charged with fleeing to avoid duty in Iraq. He had served a tour in Afghanistan during his three years in the Army, but argues the Iraq war is immoral and illegal.

The Canadian government refused his family’s application to remain in Canada on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. Hinzman asked for the stay while the court decides if that decision should be reviewed.


Rest of article at: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/09/ap_hinzman_092208/%2e

[susanbanks44]

1. This is great news for him and his family.