Hello,
Pól Brennan, a friend and fellow Irishman has found himself in a desperate and unjust situation regarding his immigration status, even though he's not here illegally. He has been held at a Federal Detention Facility in Texas since mid-January, all due to an expired work permit that expired through no fault of his own. Texas immigration judge Howard Achtsam who has a track record of denying bail to detainees has denied Pól bail every time. Even the leader of the House Homeland Security Committee,New York Congressman Peter King (R) has backed Pól's request for bail (
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/article3816953.ece). All of this is happening while his bid for political asylum drags on.
This unjust confinement has taken a huge toll on his family too. Pól, who is a carpenter by trade, may no longer have a job even if he were released today. His employer is holding his job for him, but after being gone for six months, he will have to be replaced some day soon. Pól and his wife of 20 years, Joanna are also in very real danger of losing their home without his income. All I ask is that you take a minute to look over the website that a friend of ours has put together to get his story out. After that, if you want to help, you can write our elected officials, send Pól a letter of support, donate to defray his legal costs and save the family's home or just help to spread the word. Pól Brennan is a man who has suffered the loss of his freedom and endured many personal hardships, his whole life, to protect the people and country he loves. He needs and deserves our help today.
Thank you all very much,
Ed Dinan
Link to the support web site.....
http://www.polbrennan.com/