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Lawyers Claim Their Client Was Deported In Retaliation For His Activism

Lawyers for Claudio Rojas say he was deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in retaliation for his activism. The agency denies his claim.

Rojas’ case could have big implications for immigrants’ freedom of speech.

NPR’s Joel Rose has the report.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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