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Katie Toth / Toronto / Monday, May 30, 2011

Alvaro Orozco's deportation date has been set for June 2.

Orozco, the undocumented gay artist whose refugee claim was denied on the basis of his inability to prove his homosexuality, was picked up on May 13 by Toronto Police Services and has been in immigration detention ever since. He has had a removal order pending since 2007.

According to the Let Alvaro Stay Facebook group, Orozco has requested a deferral of his deportation.


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