As it the case with the conscientious objector provision. this exception would be confined to conduct based upon "religious training and belief." as that term has been construed by the courts. My bill contains the further provisos that the exempted conduct must: (1) be based upon a reasonable belief that the alien at issue has a wellfounded fear of persecution. and (2) be taken without commercial or private financial gain. Congressman MOAKLEYS excellent bill would provide extended voluntary departure status to Salvadorans and Nicaraguans. temporarily legitimizing the Immigration status of many who have sought refuge here. The House passed an amendment embodying this principle during action on the immigration reform bill late last year. That action demonstrates this bodys widely held belief that these Central Americans should be given refuge. The Sanctuary movement workers reflect the concern felt and expressed in the
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