Hector Barajas

Hector Barajas is a former U.S. Army soldier who was deported after serving time for a firearm-related charge. He has become a prominent advocate for deported veterans, founding the Deported Veterans Support House in Tijuana, Mexico. Barajas was the first known deported veteran to be naturalized as a U.S. citizen after his return in 2018, highlighting the challenges faced by veterans in similar situations.