El Salvador is a country still in turmoil. As many of my colleagues may know. the administration has the authority to quickly reverse its current policy by implementing a procedure called extended voluntary departure status. This is merely a temporary stay of deportation that is granted to nationals from countries that are experiencing extreme civil strife. This temporary relief is currently granted to Poles. Ugandans. Ethiopians. and Afghans. Yet. despite the overwheming evidence that the conditions in El Salvador are equally desperatethe administration refuses to suspend deportations. In view of this. many American citizensof all faiths and backgroundshave felt compelled to offer these refugees temporary safe haven. Many churches and synagogues have declared what is called sanctuary. I understand the sentiments that cause a church or synagogue to declare sanctuary.
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