C. S. Magaoay

Christopher Scott Magaoay (born September 21, 1985), best known by his activist alias C. S. Magaoay, is an American researcher and activist best known for his outspoken stance on the war on terror and North America Immigration Policies. His statements have been published in newspapers, periodicals and books worldwide. He has also had interviews broadcast internationally, featured in multiple documentaries and spoken throughout Canada during his time there in exile during his unauthorized absence from the United States Marine Corps.

Activism While living in Canada, Magaoay became an active member of the War Resisters Canada network of activists. He spoke at anti-war rallies, events, and forums across Canada. Magaoay was a sought after speaker for organizations wishing to be educated of the ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan from a "soldiers" perspective. In the five years spent in Toronto, he lectured at the University of Toronto, Ryerson University, York University, Geulph University Humber College, Seneca College and many other educational institutions in Ontario.

Throughout all of this, Magaoay attempted to permanently resettle in Canada with his wife at the time, Sahar Zerehi who was a Canadian citizen. However under the conservative parliament in power in Canada at the time, Canada's immigration policies were very strict even for spousal immigration. Magaoay became interested in the plight of immigrants and refugees in his activism. Over his last two years in Canada, Magaoay became a prominent voice in immigration politics in Canada and worked alongside Olivia Chow MP (NDP) and others.

In 2010 after being released from Naval Brig Norfolk for his military charges.

Personal life After returning to the United States from Canada, Magaoay lived in New York for a brief period until his eventual return to Hawaii in 2011.