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Immigration

Jun. 27, 2006

Palestinian Wins 20-Year Battle With U.S.

LOS ANGELES - Almost 20 years of epic legal struggle ended in victory Friday for Palestinian immigrant Aiad Barakat when U.S. District Court Judge Stephen V. Wilson granted his petition for citizenship.

By Bobbi Murray
      Daily Journal Staff Writer

      LOS ANGELES - Almost 20 years of epic legal struggle ended in victory Friday for Palestinian immigrant Aiad Barakat when U.S. District Court Judge Stephen V. Wilson granted his petition for citizenship.
      "Justice has been served," said a delighted Barakat, surrounded by two dozen supporters and fam...

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