An appeal from Mario and the Rivera Family
Kimberly Rivera currently awaits court martial at Fort Carson, Colorado, for seeking refuge in Canada while objecting to the Iraq War. Her husband and four children live in Texas.
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Write a letter of support for Kimberly Rivera
We are asking friends and supporters of Kimberly to write letters of support. These letters will be presented to the military by her civilian attorney in the hopes of persuading the military to not prosecute her.
Read MoreThe dire situation of objector Kimberly Rivera and her family
Mario Rivera is the husband of Kimberly Rivera, the U.S. Army War Resister, who was deported from Canada on September 20th.
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US war resister Kimberly Rivera deported from Canada
Kimberly Rivera is a US soldier who fled to Canada after she became disillusioned with the Iraq War in 2007. Kimberly, who lives in Toronto with her family.
Read MoreKimberly Rivera facing Sept. 20 Canada deportation
Courage to Resist is preparing to do everything possible to support Kimberly and her family if deported. Check resisters.ca for updates!
Read MoreWoman resister in Canada wins another temporary stay
The following day in Toronto, Canada, the federal judge in Kimberly Rivera’s appeal to remain in Canada “reserved his decision.”
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“Courage to Resist gives our young soldiers the help and support so they can stand up to the military and do what is right, moral and lawful.”
-Elliot D S Adams, Veterans for Peace
