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Track star granted 1 year reprieve from deportation

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Tamarri Lindo, far right, has built a life in Canada as a successful university track athlete, but now he and his family say their lives could be at risk in their native Jamaica.

A Toronto athlete and his family have been granted a one year reprieve from deportation to Jamaica following a public outcry and fears they could face political persecution.Posted: Jul 09, 2024 12:16 PM EDT | Last Updated: 44 minutes ago

The Lindo family has received a temporary resident permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada , the advocacy group said Tuesday in a news release. "At the same time, this should not have happened, and should not happen to anyone. I urge the government to keep their promise and regularize all undocumented people," he said.The family fled Jamaica in 2019 because it believed it was at risk for its political affiliations. Lindo's father had volunteered and helped campaign with the country's opposition, the People's National Party.

 

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