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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-85-0234f J-85-325 r 3/21/85 rr/075/D-A RESOLUTION NO. 85-234 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING FULL SUPPORT OF PASSAGE BY THE U.S. CONGRESS OF HOUSE BILL-23, ALSO KNOWN AS THE RODINO BILL, WHICH PROVIDES FOR A CHANGE IN THE CUBAN/HAITIAN ENTRANT PROGRAM, THEREBY RECOGNIZING THE RIGHTS OF THOSE ALIENS TO EVENTUALLY ACHIEVE _ PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIEN STATUS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE WITHIN -NAMED OFFICIALS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. Full support is hereby expressed for passage by the U. S. Congress of House Bill-23, also known as the Rodino Bill, which provides for a change in the Cuban/Haitian Entrant Program, thereby recognizing the rights of those aliens to eventually achieve permanent resident alien status. Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the following: Senator Lawton M. Chiles Representative Dante B. Fascell Senator Paula Hawkins '. Representative William Lehman Representative Claude D. Pepper Representative Larry Smith PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March , 1985. Maurice A. Ferre MAURICE A. FERRE, MAYOR ALPH . ONGIE, CITY CLERiV PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: L ROBERT F. CLARK CHIEF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED S 0 FO AND CORRECTNESS: ". LTICIA A. HE , CITY ATTORNEY CITY CoMMISSIOIV S MEETING or ;l. MAR130, RESOLUIRM �Vo. '. REMARKS. u RALPH G ONGIE City Clerk M,ATTY HIP ',I 0 u u U Assislan• Crt� Clerk DEPL.TY CITY CLERKS Rober; E. Tingle? Georgia tat Little Svhia Nt. Mendoza Evelio Rizo Svlvia Lowman LiIL-i- D�Ckmor March 279 1985 The Honorable Paula Hawkins 817 Federal Building Miami, Florida 33130 RE: RODINO BILL Dear Senator Hawkins: Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 85-234, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on March 219 1985, which is self explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. Very truly yours, RALPH G. ONGIE City Clerk MATTY HIRAI Assistant City Clerk DEPUTY CITY CLERKS Robert E. Tingley Georgia M. Little Sylvia M. Mendoza Evelio Rizo Svlvta Lowman Lillian Dtckmon March 27, 1985 The Honorable Lawton Chiles Federal Bldg., Room 931 51 S.W. 1 Avenue Miami, Florida 33130 RE: RODINO BILL Dear Senator Chiles: Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 85-234, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on March 219 1985, which is self explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. truly yyoo'urs, 'j;ph�G. Ongie y Clerk RGO:sl ENC: a/s OfIICt Of 1HE oI, ("IRO, Cit, Ho; Y'. i, A,,, c.,. [t• �• t'0 R.N1,.trrt:.Florida 3323'3-070b 305r5N-60b5 ?e, 3,. r 17 � k x � zzss c z,W RALPH G. ONGIE City Clerk M O— LHI RAI 'll` vu v Assistantnt City Clerk r; DEPUTY CITY CLERKS Robert E. Tingley Georgia M Little Sylvia M. Mendoza Evelio Rizo S�I%ia Lowman Lillian Ditkmon March 27, 1985 The Honorable William Lehman 2020 N.E. 163rd Street, Ste. 107 North Miami Beach, Florida 33162 RE: RODINO BILL Dear Congressman Lehman: Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 85-2349 passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on March 219 1985, which is self explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. Flph rulyyours,G00'. CO3 6 7" G. Ongie City Clerk RGO:sl ENC: a/s RALPH G. ONGIE G City Clerk O MA,TTY HIRAI GG o :515 Assistant City Clerk L DEPUTY CITY CLERKS Robert E. Tingley Georgia M. Little Sylvia M. Mendoza Evelio Rizo Sylvia Lowman Lillian Dickmon March 279 1985 The Honorable Larry Smith 4747 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, Florida 33021 RE: RODINO BILL Dear Congressman Smith: Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 85-234p passed and adopted by the Cityich isfsiaelf explanatoryn at its meeting held on March 21, 1985, On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. (;;:truly yours, 0'. a7w--,e - RALPH G. ONGIE City Clerk apomfig MNTTY HIRAI Assistant City Clerk DEPUTY CITY CLERKS Robert E. Tingley Georgia M. little Sylvia M. Mendoza Evelio Rizo SVNia Lowman Lillian Dickmon March 27, 1985 The Honorable Claude Pepper District 18 904 Federal Building 51 S.W. 1st Avenue Miami, Florida 33130 RE: RODINO BILL Dear Congressman Pepper District 18: Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 85-234, — passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on March 21, 1985, which is self explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. Very truly yours, Ra p G. Ongie - Ci y Clerk RGO:sl ENC: a/s OIFIC'E Of THE CIT1 CLIRr, C11, He" Ji" P.+ � :r !' . H f' ,.. 3+233.07Gb i3G5 5'y .«;L n ok 44 y 4 { — c _ z. 3, --% G¢nv;1t - - ;�: t�.c._`f�'.'` F�:�*n�.'""- ..._x 7 „x, .. • .:, t �.Y ,. w. ?e;...:, :., �_.. L�J RALPH G. ONGIE City Clerk IRAd MATTY HIRAI m[wmflu Assistan? Cit} DEPUTY CITY CLERKS Robert E Tingley Georgia M. Little Syhia ki, Mendoza E�Pho Rizo Syl.ia low man Lillian Diclmon March 27, 1985 The Honorable Dante B. Fascell District 19 7855 S.W. 104 Street Suite 220 Miami, Florida 33156 RE: ROD-INO BILL Dear Congressman Fascell: Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 85-2349 passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on March 219 1985, which is self explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. � (���'' ( Ei� THE l!'� l :!✓r r � N,. � V �_ 919Tx CONG RESS Ko ST SESS1UN • 23 To pennit certain Cuban and Haitian nationals to mdjust their immignmon status to that of permanent resident aliens. IN THE HOUSE OF REP?.S1,N'i`A'1"1v1," JANUARY 3, 1885 Mr. RoDINo introduced the following bill; which wes referred to this (;ulnmittee on the Jut' :.ry To -erfllit, certain Cuban ;-, Haitian Nationals to adjust their ll imigraLion stattis to iha.t Of peril) llellt. r (Jellf, aliells. t Be it ("Im ted by lh Sc ,into um/ Mum' of Represcithl- lives of Me thtib States of Aincrica in (.`ou!pt.s,v ussi'711 pled. :3 That, (a) the status of filly alien i'1 SIli;.:;-etion (J►) 4 trlav be adjusted In.., 'l,e Attorney (ieiv- ', in the Attornoy 5 Genera.l's discretion and under sucli re„ulltticl„ is the Attor- G nev General may prescribe' to that of all Aii.011 i,LwfulJN' ad- 7 mitt.ed for permanent residence if- 8 (1) the alien applies for such 11djUStailCnt withill 9 two years after the date of they enactment of this Act; 85--234 1 I'all%)ltion l'I'vl(e ''(`fl)I'e ,1a1►1►:Irk' 1 , ! 982) wits not :I& rllitted to the. United Su lcs 11.s a ImilimilliRrilut. 3 (c) A)► alien w1m, 11,s of the (lilt(- of the elli chilent of 01,11, 4 Avt, is a Cuban un►t Haitiilll c►itriult I'm* t':e purliose of scc- 5 tion ,)()I of I'ul)liC LIM' 96)--- <t22 shall ►'outill,10 t,, he co:lsid- ft erect such an entrant. fo1- such purpose wig . )IIt r'g:lr►I to nII.N. i adjustment of status effl t''ed under this section. 8 (d) (Upon al►l)roval of Iti► alien's application fur :uljus!- 9 me,,-' of status under sul...ection (a), the Attorney Oencr:ll 10 shall establish a record of the a.liell's admission for Im-111allellt 11 residence as of January 1, 1982. 12 (e) When an alien is f 1-1111 A tho status of 1,14"119 he'll 1:3 lawfully admitted for p.,rmnnr.nt residence 1)ursua11t. to this 1 .ect:•.. , the Secret,- --n State: shall not b' rTTaired to reduce 15 the number of ,lunigrar.". visas authorized !)v issued under ''i f"": Act and the Attorney General Owdl not be k d to l "r ('`lard" :.`le allen an;y fc'c'- l8 (f) �'xcept as otherwise spncificvlly provided in this sce- lt) t.iorl, tt:c defi.. »ns contain;, in the, Immigration and Na,tion- ��0 nlity Act sh,0! apply in th" administration of tclis section. 21 ''othing contained in -': s section shall be head to repeal, 29 amend, alter, modify, effect, or restrict thc: pow -ors, dutir.s, 2:3 funntions, .,r aut'',ority of the Attorney Genera! in the admin- 24 istration and enforcement of such Act. or ally otherlaw relat- 25 big to immigration, I'll tio,4.,Jty, or naturidiz,16oll. 'I'lle fact 85-234. *111t 23 111 try 2 Miami Religious Leaders Call for Equal Treatment of Haitians diverse group of religious leaders in Miami recently called for equal treatment of AaHaitians and passage of the Rodino bill at a press conference held in Miami on Friday, January 25. The Greater Miami Religious Leaders Coalition and the Immigration, Refuge, nd Asylum Committee (IRAC), which is affiliated with the Miami office of Church World ervice, co -sponsored the event. CWS/IRP Director Dale S. de Haan, who was in Miami, joined Monsignor Bryan Walsh, the Rev. Thomas Price (United Methodist), the Rev. W.G. Hollyfiel. (Presbyterian) and other religious leaders at the podium as Rabbi Solomon Schiff read a prepare statement. The statement affirmed the Justice Department's decision to allow Cuban entrants to begin the steps toward becoming permanent residents but expressed concern that the Haitians, who arrived under similar cir- cumstances, have once again been left out. The religious leaders urged passage of the Rodino Bill (H.R. 23) (Monday, January 21) which has again been introduced in the House of Repre- sentatives. The statement con- cluded with an appeal to Florida Senators Paula Hawkins and Lawton Chiles to sponsor companion legis- lation in the Senate and act as strong advo- cates of its passage. The conference was covered by lo- cal TV and radio. Religious leaders in Miami joined by CWS/IRP Director Dale S. de 11aan called for equal treatment of Haitians and passage of the Rodino bili at a press conference on January 25. Among those present were (front row from left): the Rev. Linnea Pearson, the Rev. Thomas Price, the Rev. Arthur Jordan, Rabbi Solomon Schiff, Msg. Bryan Walsh, and Mr. de Haan. Church World Service Immigration and Refugee Program 475 Riverside Drive, Room 666, New York, NY 10115 212/870.2164 85-234. 94-01 B!Acayne Boulevard MlRmi Shores, Florida 33 138 3%,5/734-2444 I S'1TATEMEN'1iii�AD AT JANUAHY 25 1'1tE::i Cc)NF'l:fth:l!C!: As reliaious leaders of Dade County, united In our belief in the Biblical teaching that %e are all brothers and sisters as'chi ldren of God, we applaud the '.cision of the United States Depart ont of Justice to allow Cuban refugees to '. ^ In the ste,)s toward becomrni ng permanent residents under the Cuban Ad j ust- merit c1- of 1966. This wi 1 I affect aporoximatoly 1OO,r)()n people who havo been living in a rather cruel legal Iimbo, many over four yelors. 1 As much as we affirm t t,i s de,. ; si on, vie are d i s-! resse•d over the approx- imately 7,000 Haitian boat people who arrived at th(J 58rll,• t;ML.- twinrl Itlft out. Th's we feel Is very unfal r, especlaI ly considering that the Cul,nn - and Haitian situations are so similar, both having fled repressive regimes and both seekina freedorn a I a new 11fe In this country. T!re-efore we as rel igious le:ad-rs stron,, urge the passage of r.urrent legislation which has been Introduced Into the House of r•'upresentatives Ly Peter Rodino (D-tf.J.) (house of Representatives Bi I I #-`�) „-rich -Id give: the same status to Haitians arriving before 1982 that is nu,: enjoyed by Cubans. Durino the last sessior• of Congress this bill had strong bi-partisan and i-car.era ort. in fact it passed the He of I pres,-ntatives by a — unar:;n--_ , vote�� , then passed unanimously In joint Ccnfercce Committee. Un- fortunately it did not make it to the f loop- of the Senate t)E!fore adjournment. The people who wo-;id be affected by pai.age of this lec)islation were granted permission by the Carter Administration to remain in the United Jtates until such legislation passes. We feel they should be afforded every oppor- tunity to become citizens. Further -pore, we urge our Florida Senators Paula Hawkins and L. 'on Chilu, to sponsor companion legislation in the Senate and act as strong advocates of its passage. Since near.y all the people who would he affected by this bill's t pessaoe resido n Florida it is esser'!aI that our Sent:';ors tak- the lead in aro^)ot i no i t. We a!,.o urge the Florida Corgressional Delegation to lend its support - to t , s b; I I which Reprr!sentat i ve Rod i no has :-Jescri bed as "a simple matter Of jUs� icc." -t -c fi• Y- 85-231 1`!'lrl,�l�l �t! 1<T♦ \_�ll..Jl, R HAII AN RT A'czuiniWerilcm Na. yw0nal /X)II Uerij Y 't/I-VA71 275 Seventh Avenues, Elcventh P(iltir • New }'brie, New lark lk)(XII • (.1121 7•111i152.i l:i:t EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Btshop Anthony J. Bt-Alacqua Chairman, Bishop o(Pittaburrh Nauclew Cordreenct of eaUrol¢ bulxwtn Committee on Muttauun Bayard Rusin, Vice -Chairman A Philip Randolph Fund Father Antrilne A.dr'en Corrtrnc intertcgtuna) Pour Us Reluitret Haditna Honotable Shirley Chisholm Joseph Etienne Halton Centers Council Antoine Eustache CohWon tot Haitian Concerns Date de Haan Church World Smlot of the "atiottal Council of ChurcheA American Council of Voluntary Agrnek s Ira Gonobin, Esq. Rev. James Healy Haitian Refuitre Pro)-t. Wade Henderson, Esq. •rnertcan Civil tdhert,ec Union Donald He' United Stairs Catholic Co'%fntntr Renjamin Hooks National Astocution for tht Advancement of Colored People John J►cob National Urban League. Inc. Rev. Gerard Jerl•Juste Haitian Refugee Center, Inc, Lane Kirkland APL. ClCi Wells r3etn Arnrru_tr, C"ricil for Natronakties Service Jar Mazur International Lad::, Carnwrit Worker& Union �ticbard Erstad American F as Servrcr Committee Rabbi Henry D. M,..,elman Synacoeut Loun;il of America Rev, Ckarles F. Mutlion National Conference of Ca1MAk Chuiltes Joseph L. XAuh, Jr., E,.q. Wdershrp Coricitnce on Cavil RiChts Michad H. Posner. Esq. Lawyers Ca"mmlttee (a International Hunan Rights Rabbi Marc Tanenbaum American Jevtsh Cormmiller Ingrid Wall. Lutheran im gration and Refugee Service C(1LNSE:L, Stanley Mailman, Esq. 1:\Et'l 1I1'E 1?IIIi: rt; Michael S. Huuper, F_ S e p t el h e 1- 2 4, 19 8.1 ASSlSTAN1 tllkF.Crl Mate M. Murp Dear Senator: On behalf of over one hundred national and r­:gional organ- izations traditionally concerned with fundalut=ntal t..iviland human rights, we write to express our deepest concern re- garding an emergency critical to our communities, acid to ask that you intervene immediately to forestall an unneces--_ sary tragedy. Despite unanimous bi-partisan support for legislation to end the tragic plight and aggravated legal limbo of approx- imately 125,000,Cuban and 31.,000 Haitian boat people, this clear mandate may be lost because of an early end to this session of Conaress. On September 13, 1984 a Conference Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives unani- mously approved the House Amendment to S529, the Immigratio. Reform and Control Act of 1984, granting permanent re_i_denc! to this re-.tricted group who have lo•J-awaited this status adjustment. This carefully crafted Legislation also re- ceived strong bi-partisan co-sponsorship in the House and was approved without opposition during the consideration of the Mazzoli Bill. Every major church, civil rights, -egal, trade union and voluntary service organization familiar with th, plight of these refugees has enthusias- tically endorsed this proposal. Yet this restricted group of boat people now face the prospect of losing these hard-won victories, and some face the ultimate threat of imminent deportation to 'he countries from which they fled over four years ago. We strongly believe twat the fate of the beneficiaries of this .legislation should not: depend on the dictates of the Congressional calender or on the uncertain outcome of the complex Simpson-Mazzoli immigration bill. We ask your immediate assistance in forestalling tlli:a un— intended ragedy by co.. ;3ponsuJ: ing with the other �;enato�r:i fror., F-orida, New York and Massachusetts independent le:g is lation to adjust the status ` these boat r -ople:. This legislation should use the identical langua e of the House Amondmer'-. to maximize its expeditious cc.;;si-..:erat.ion and to benefit from the unanimous support that it has previous received. s Thank you in advance fox your consideration of this requu so critical to our conuttuni.ties .iid to the groups that wc. represent. corlt lnued . . . 85-234 ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS OF HAiTIANS IN THE MIAMI Aid Over the years since 1972, Haitians have come to the southern portion of Florida. At times, the influx reached record numbers. Although a number of Haitians have been resettled or have ventured north on their own, to work mainly in agriculture, there continues to be a significant r-!mber still in this community. At the same time, there continues to be an influx. They come using various methods available for entry into the United States. '.,►ose who are smuggled into the country pay between $500.00 and $1.,5 0.00. Some venture out in small craft usually stopping off. in Cuba and then continuing on :o the U.S. Still others, after making their way to the Bahamas, continue on to the U.S. u_:ing the costly and circuitous routes just described. At the present time, there is a 1-urge incidence of pregnant women coming from Haiti. They have learned that if they are pr,-inant, they will be released from Krome after onl- a short detention. were has also been an increase in Haitians coming through t-ie airport. Most of these come with false passports known ae AKA's (also knowr, as) t peruunu whose passports often do not bear their correct names. The authorities give the Haitians thei passports only 85-231. t f� � iE +ski h e4 j }14� .oi . 'i n w � �•44 � ,::����„ ' 1 M P . C � 3a.. k.,.._'1. _\ ,- . i � _ _ "``5Y'Ylj �.,i:..a.�.,. � moments before they board the platio in 11a i t i.. They el dim t`iat. _his hroc t.ss cr,sts ►em between $1,0OO.01) ani $ 3 , 6 0 0 . 0 0 her hersun. DETLN'TION OP 11AITIANS The present poiicy of the Department of Immigration and Naturalization Service is "detention and &-oor.tati.on" )- itians intercepted on the high sea; ace summar i 1-y se.!t_ or taken back to Haiti. Clos.i to 10,00u Haitians arrived in the U.S. dUrin(j the Cuban inf) -� of 1980. Those registered as entrants during that period were eligible for the same benefits as the Cubans. However, those who ar. . ived bef.k_, e 1980 or a°te the Cuban Marie]. crisis have been deta�.ned for different periods of time. 'Rork authorization for Iaitians has constantly varied. Work authorizations have been granted by INS for 60, 90, or L20 days at the most. The Spellman c._aes who are in deportation hearings were granted work authorization for 120 d s. The "bond cases" being released from '_:ie Krome facility are under exclusion proceeding with work authorization for 120 days. After that period the work au`yourization his to l _ renewed at the nearest INS office a 1" where the Haitian will reside. The bond cases are released after the relative of the detained Haitian in - 2 - 85--234. DEPT"DIV. - ACCOUNT CODE DATE PREPARED BY _ Publish the attached advertisement _ Type of advertisement: legal _ (Check One) ii7p• First four words of advertisement: Remarks: REQUISITION FOR ADVERTISEMENT PHONE (number of times) classified display Starting date This number must appear in the advertisement. APPROVED BY: y DIRECTOR OF ISSUING DEPARTMENT times. DO NOT TYPE BELOW THIS LINE, FOR USE OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT ONLY. LINE PUBLICATION DATE(S) OF ADVERTISEMENT INVOICE AMOUNT 0 A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 E-5 F3 F4 F5 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 LINE TRANS VOUCHER DUE DATE YY MM DO Adv. Doc. Reference VENDOR. INDEX CODE OBJECT PROJECT 11 13 1 11718 1 125134 39 42 45 50,51 56 57 62 63 65 66 71 0 1 2 4 1 V P 1 12101212 g 7 T 3 4 7 8 V P 12 13 14 15 DESCRIPTION 36 64DISCOUNT69 72 AMOUNT 80 5 2 0 0 2 0 1 Approved for Payment White — Purchasing Green — Finance Pink — Department in the U.S. posts the tni.nitnum bond c►f $500.' It_ tli►- nearest INS office. Then local INS is notifiet' an►f the cases are released and referred to C.W.:S. through the Community Relations Service of the StaLe ►)epat I -it. . The placement of these persons poses an additiOnal problem worthy of consideration. Although hearings for. -xclusion and/or deportation are not scheduled at the time of release, th4_ may at any time be directed to appear in court. It should be understood by the relative, b,-)ckup church : .d/or primary sponsor, be it a church or an individual, that the Haitians are simply on parole while they seek asylum in the U.S. TF: F may all be called to undergo a number of lu.3al p�.oceedingE, including future court hearings as a pa-t of the process of seeking to remain ii. this country. It must be recognized as a distinct possibility that they will be denied asylum and face possible deportation. RESETTLEMENT The resettlement out of Krome at the press-iit time includes bond cases, hvrnanitarian, and cases of: minors reuniting with a parent or cloi;e relative. The sponsorship i,, mainly to relatives through a backup church. Mout cif them retaottIc in the Mi.,mi ,,ri-.,. 11" -y all prefer to resettle in areas where there are already llaitian communities. All of them, as the previous -3- 85-234, t ones, will be under continuing stress due to the insecu- rity of their status and other factors, and will need the support of other Haitians. The procedure for release of "bond cases" is outlined in "Procedures for Krome Processing Center Cases" which is attached. GENERAL NEEDS Although there have been several programs operating in Miami for refugees and entrants the assistance available to the majority of taitians has been marginal. at. test. Because of the stress and fear of deportation many wh(.-) would b eligible are afraid to ask for it. Unemployment remains high and for numerous rea:;on:., in some areas it is almost 100% for certain Haitian group:i. Although there are a number of programs deali ny i ,�_b traini.-i a..�t p'_acen�ent tailored to t!les speci 0. needs of refugees there are no Creole language training programs. The Haitians, by virtue of government policy given Lo .Mention and deportation, continue to be the low man on the totem pol., and discrimination against them conti ni, s. By law food stamps are available to all refugees paroled under section 212 (d) 5 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Unfort,:.nately significant numbers of Haitians do not fall into this category. Those woman w!-. are currently being released and who have a U.S. born child or are past the 7th month of pregnancy receive - 4 - 85-'231 food stamp:, . At the 1)resenL ti.ine the C.W.S. ofl ic:e is concluctin9 an evaluation of the above and other needs of Ilait.ian5 to propose a comprehensive request that will deal wi :I the specific needs of the present and i.ncreasin(i popula- tion of Haitians in Florida. Michael MI. Pstyk, Jr. Church Woo-ld Mkirni Fu-bi-tiacY, -5- 85-234.