Bear witness to likely deportation injustice in New Jersey

[Another Bill C.]

From supporters of Malachy McAllister, an Irish Republican living with his family in New Jersey. Malachy will end a declared "manhunt" and, armed with a court ruling freezing the deportation order, will present himself to face his threatened and expected deportation tomorrow.

The U.S. Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("BICE"), has ordered that Malachy McAllister "surrender" himself into the custody of BICE at 8 a.m. this Monday, December 1, 2003, with his bags packed, ready for deportation.

Ignoring the ruling of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit freezing his deportation, BICE has formally issued a "surrender" letter to Malachy, and candidly admits that the purpose of it is a means to secure his arrest and detention.

Despite repeated requests, the BICE has refused to provide Malachy's lawyers with a copy of the arrest warrant, or to answer the challenge that any arrest based on the frozen removal order is unlawful and unconstitutional.

We ask that anyone who can spare the time arrive before 8 a.m on Monday, December 1, 2003, at the Hemisphere Center, 570 U.S. Routes 1 & 9 South, Newark, New Jersey to show solidarity and support. Please remain outside in the parking lot, as BICE may view any attempt to crowd the arrest area as provocative.