I believe it is important that the United States will be fully and officially on record opposing the brutal practice of detaining innocent children. For over 3 years I have been seeking a permanent solution to the problem facing Polish nationals that fled martial law in Poland and have been living in the United States on extended voluntary departure [EVD] status. EVD is a temporary stay of deportation. Many that fled martial law were members of Solidarity. the banned trade union in Poland. If they are forced to return to Poland. they will face harassment and possibly imprisonment. Under Polish law. it is an act of treason. punishable by imprisonment or death. for Polish nationals to seek asylum in foreign countries. Even if not prosecuted. those who return will be refused housing and employment. The Immigration and Naturalization Service estimates that there are 7.000 Polish nationals living under EVD status. Many have been in the United States for 3 years or more. Since coming to this country. these Poles have been productive members of the American community.
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