He lost his wife and son and brother before fleeing. When he got to this country. this land of freedom and opportunity. Moses Cirillo could not get the INS or an immigration judge to believe him or understand the circumstances that brought him here. Fortunately for Moses. the Vermont Refugee Assistance came to his aid and pursued his cause. This summer. after 3 years in detention. Moses Cirillo was granted asylum. The INS agents at the border and an immigration judge had ruled against him. It was only when his case was reviewed by the Board of Immigration Appeals that he finally prevailed. Had we not had the procedural safeguards that will be eliminated by this conference report. there can be little question that Moses Cirillo would not be free and living in Vermont today. Just a few days ago the Senate passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 71. a ressolution condemning human rights abuses and denials of religious liberty to Christians around the world.
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