jennie Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 (edited) Catchy title ... a series ... might be interesting. We have heard about the number of people in Canada illegally. I wonder how many are, like this woman, given various permits, etc. and led to believe that she was ok. And of course others may have caused trouble, not denying that. But it will be interesting to see how many 'illegals' are found to be just ordinary decent people leading ordinary decent lives, with at least some official permissions. Do they ever rescind deportation orders? Liberia's history is interesting too. HOMELAND INSECURITY PART 1 OF 3 Arrested: Old deportation order brings shock, pain Sunday, September 2, 2007 9:23 AM By Todd Jones The Columbus Dispatch http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/conte...2/homeland.html After 24 years in America, a Columbus woman faces possible deportation to her native Liberia. As the case of Bernice Bryant shows, complex immigration laws can cause confusion and heartache. Bernice and Sundaga "Sunny" Bryant, outside their Far East Side home, met in Ohio in 1994. Doral Chenoweth III | DISPATCH Bernice and Sundaga "Sunny" Bryant, outside their Far East Side home, met in Ohio in 1994. <a href='http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2007/09/02/map.html'>Liberia at a glance</a> Liberia at a glance Web Extra # Case timeline The Hot Issue Should Bernice Bryant be allowed to remain in the U.S. or be deported to Liberia? 61% Remain in the U.S. 38% Deported to Liberia 1% No opinion Reader Comments (1- 3 of 259) Click here to vote and comment Sep 10, 2007 11:26 AM Deported to Liberia It's a very sad day in our country when people choose to answer a question like this with "Remain in the US". It is un-America to slam our laws and promote illegal immigration, even if you are a friend to this person. Maybe you should have been a better friend and helped her gain her citizenship. Her husband understood how to do it, so why didn't she. With terrorism today and illegals immigrant numbers growing we need to be vigilant in controlling immigration for the safety of Americans. Sep 08, 2007 09:12 AM Remain in the U.S. Bernice should be allowed to stay.This is the fault of our government and immigration laws--their failure to follow through on a case. If they deport this person after all this time I think maybe they should return the tax money she has paid this government all these years. Sep 08, 2007 08:41 AM Remain in the U.S. She was given temporary status and told that she was fine. I'm sure that if she was told differently then she could have followed the same process as her husband and be a full citizen. She should be allowed that opportunity now. Edited September 11, 2007 by jennie Quote If you are claiming a religious exemption from the hate law, please say so up front. If you have no religious exemption, please keep hateful thoughts to yourself. Thank you. MY Canada includes Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
bush_cheney2004 Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 (edited) Ha! Many Liberians have received multiple extensions to temporary residency because of Taylor and the war. Time to go home "Bernice". Get in line just like everybody else (including Canadians). How the hell can the Americans get serious about illegal immigration if every international sob story wants a free ticket to the big show? Makes me have a little more respect for Mr. Arar....he took his medicine (deportation) like a man! he-he Edited September 11, 2007 by bush_cheney2004 Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
bush_cheney2004 Posted September 13, 2007 Report Posted September 13, 2007 Looks like "Bernice" lucked out again....just as she has for the past 20 years: http://www.startribune.com/587/story/1419132.html Mr. Arar should be miffed! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
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