Speech #990195600

Mr. President. I am introducing today a private immigration relief bill on behalf of Mr. Ayrton Oliver Reid. a native of Jamaica and a resident of Philadelphia. PA. who is about to be deported by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. This deportation would break up the family consisting of Mr. Reids wife and 10yearold daughter and stepson. all of whom are American citizens except for Mr. Reid. A few days ago. I was advised briefly of the proposed plan of the Immigration and Naturalization Service to deport Mr. Reid. Just this morning. I was informed that the Immigration and Naturalization Service plans to deport Mr. Reid today. Accordingly. I am introducing this relief bill and have requested the distinguished Senator from Wyoming. Senator ALAN SIMPSON. chairman of the Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Policy. to request a report from the Immigration and Naturalization Service in order to have an opportunity to study this matter. Prior to discussing this matter today with Senator SIMPSON. Neal Manne. Esq.. chief counsel of my Judiciary Subcommittee. had requested that the immigration and Naturalization Service defer the deportation order for a few days to look into this matter. but INS has declined to do so. I have since requested Senator SIMPSON to request an INS report since it Is Senate procedure that such a request from the subcommittee chairman will stay the deportation proceedings. The balance of the material in this statement is based on material provided to me which I have not had an opportunity to verify: In 1969. Mr. Reid first came to this country pursuant to a visitors visa. On March 25. 1972. Mr.