Brutus remains unclear. His problems began not as a result of any wrongdoing on his part but rather because of a spate of bad luck. When he made periodic applications for extension of the temporary United States visa. which allowed him to work here. he was using his British passport. But when Rhodesia became independent Zimbabwe in 1980. Mr. Brutuss British passport was revoked. Zimbabwe issued a new one. but he was late in applying for an extension here. Then an immigration office here could not find his file for six months. By continuing to teach at Northwestern. he was placed in violation of a law that forbids employment by an alien with an expired visa. Professor Brutus request for political asylum is being heard by an immigration law judge in Chicago. It has been recessed until September 6. As many of you know. our Department of State has advised the court that. although Professor Brutus life is definitely in danger in South Africa and possibly may be in danger in Zimbabwe. he nevertheless should be denied asylum because he has a "right" to return to London as a "returning resident." But we are told by Professor Brutus lawyer that they have introduced into evidence a letter from the British Counsel in Chicago stating that although Mr.
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