Immigration News

November 2, 2007

Recent immigrant news comes from Texas congressman, Rep. Louie Gohmert, a conservative Republican from Tyler, says the government’s treatment of an Albanian immigrant who fears his life could be in danger if he is deported is “intolerable” and “callous.” Gohmert seems an unlikely ally of Rrustem Neza. But he has written a private bill that would stall Neza’s deportation until 2009 and allow him to reapply for asylum.

Gohmert, who sits on the House judiciary subcommittee on immigration, spoke to President Bush about the case this week. Immigration Subcommittee Chairwoman Zoe Lofgren has indicated she’s sympathetic to Neza’s plight and will review the information, Gohmert’s office said. “I am a strong believer in following the laws regarding immigration,” Gohmert said in a written statement. “However, we have laws to allow people to remain here based on asylum and the need to protect their lives.”

Written by Ernie · Filed Under Immigration