# Cape Independence advocate Phil Craig has responded to calls for his deportation, asserting his legal residency in South Africa and right to free expression. Craig, a British-born member of the Cape Independence advocacy group, says his immigration status is irrelevant to the broader movement for Western Cape self-determination. He plans to visit the US in April to seek diplomatic support for Cape Independence. Craig insists secession is constitutionally viable and calls for a referendum to gauge public support.
Phil Craig defends Cape Independence advocacy amid deportation calls