PRESIDENT: I would like to call to your attention an international Incident which has developed in El Paso. Texas. over the last three days which the Federal Government has been either unable or unwilling to resolve. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) has refused entry to a band of about fifteen Mexican Indians who are in the process of making a walking pilgrimage from Mexico City to Los Angeles. The pilgrimage Is designed to honor an ancient Aztec ruler. Because this band of Indians lacked the requisite papers for entry into the United States. the INS remains reluctant to act. Based on conversations between members of my staff and representatives of both the INS and the Department of State (DOS). It appears that there is some degree of confusion as to which agency has primary Jurisdiction in this area. It is also apparent that in order for a waiver to be granted to the Indians for normal visa requirements. certain conditions must be met. I would appreciate your immediate intervention into this matter so as to guarantee a timely response on the part of our government to this problem in order to prevent the escalation of this issue into an international debacle. I would also take this opportunity to formally request a waiver of all traditional requirements for entry into this country In the case of these Mexican Indians.
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