Mr. President. one of the most distressing shortcomings in our immigration laws. as they relate to aliens residing in the United States. is the absence of any time limitation on the institution of deportation proceedings. It is an established principle of law that justice requires a time limit within which authorities must commence proceedings against an individual for any alleged crime. The reason for the statute of limitation principle as a basic element of justice is simply the heavy burden that is placed upon an accused person in locating witnesses and evidence after the lapse of many years. It is hard enough for the Government. with its many resources. to locate witnesses and evidence after 25 to 30 years have passed.
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