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Monday, March 12, 2012

South Cobbers to Rally to Stop Pebblebrook Alum's Deportation

South Cobb supporters and others from around the state plan to rally this morning to prevent the deportation of Jesus Cruz, a 2010 Pebblebrook graduate.

The fate of one Pebblebrook High alumnus will be sealed on Monday at 9 a.m. when a judge decides whether he will be allowed to remain in the United States, where he has spent the last nine years, or if he will be deported back to Mexico, where he was born. At 8 a.m., immediately before the immigration hearing, supporters plan to rally and hold a press conference in an effort to stop 20-year-old Jesus Cruz from being deported. In August 2011, Cobb County Police arrested Cruz for driving without a license. As an undocumented resident, he cannot legally obtain a driver’s license in Georgia. Cruz was transferred to Stewart Detention Center, placed under an ICE hold and released once his family raised enough money for his $7,500 bond. If …

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Pam J

10:02 pm on Monday, March 12, 2012

I think you have hit the nail on the head with that question. I don't see how you could get insurance unless you have a driver's license. Unfortunately if someone without insurance hits you, your insurance will probably pick it up, but it will count against you. Driving without a license is one thing, driving without insurance is another. Very, very good point and question.   more ›

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