Speech #690063906

General Torres came to the United States seelcing asylum and protection. He violated 11o law In coming into the United States. nor did he violate any law during the brief period that he remained in our country. Shortly after his arrival in the United States he was arrested by the immigration officials. He received assurances from them that he would not be deported to Mexico. but that he could remain in the United States for 60 days and then depart. going to such country as he might choose. He received a letter. as I am advised. from the Immigration Bureau. confirming this understanding or agreement. Shortly after. and before the 60 days had expired. he was taken secretly by Mr. Hansen. the head of the Immigration Service at San Antonio. Tex.. and conveyed across the border line and delivered into the hands of military forces upon Mexican soil. Torres was hurriedly carried to Torreon. in Mexico. and there promptly shot. pursuant to the orders of the Mexican Government. The Immigration officials knew. or ought to have known. what the fate of this man would be. It was an inhuman and