Gay Man Fights Deportation to Uganda
A gay man living in San Diego is fighting deportation to Uganda, 10News reports:
In a picture obtained by 10News, a smiling Joseph Bokombe stands inside a local gay bar. Bokombe's friends now fear his decision to live as a gay man will be a fatal one.
"It's so painful to me," said friend Awichu Akwanya.
Right now, Bokombe is being held by U.S. immigration officials and is on the verge of being deported. Bokombe, a musician, arrived in the United States five years ago from Uganda on a cultural exchange visa, which expired several years ago. Friends said Bokombe was afraid to go home and was detained more than a year ago.
A change.org petition is gathering signatures in support of Bokombe's request for visa extension and asylum.
Has Immigration Equality been contacted?
Posted by: Mad Professah | Apr 10, 2011 3:23:27 PM
He cannot be deported to Uganda.......that's the equivalent of a death sentence.
Help, immigration justice groups .
Posted by: JackFknTwist | Apr 10, 2011 4:40:41 PM
Ah the irony. S.D.? And how many illegals breeze through S.D. from Mexico and Central America but this dude gets bagged? Maybe he needs to legally change his name and give himself a Spanish last name.
Posted by: ratbastard | Apr 10, 2011 6:13:51 PM
I say deport him! If not,then let every homosexual take refuge in America.LOL!
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