Posted AT 11:21 PM EST on 08/07/08
News of imminent deportation shocks U.S. army deserter
VANCOUVER — Canadian authorities appear to be speeding up efforts to deport U.S. army deserters, despite a key Federal Court decision just last Friday in favour of so-called "war resisters".
Deserter Robin Long, his supporters and his lawyers were stunned yesterday to learn that Mr. Long, currently being held in a Nelson jail, was in danger of being sent back to the United States as early as today.
"His removal is imminent .
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