Hudson Questions Deportation of Saudi National

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2013

Hudson Questions Deportation of Saudi National

WASHINGTON- U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC-08) joined several members of Congress in a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano regarding outstanding questions about a Saudi National’s deportation.

Dear Attorney General Holder and Secretary Napolitano:

We write regarding multiple media reports which indicate the original person of interest in the terrorist attack at the Boston Marathon is currently schedule for immediate deportation to his native country of Saudi Arabia.

If these reports are true, we are concerned about the negative ramifications on the investigation into the attack. Therefore, we ask for an immediate response to the following questions:

1. What is the basis for the deportation of the individual in question, including the charges under the Immigration and Nationality Act?

2. What conditions have been set on his deportation?

3. Will the individual be removed on a commercial flight of a private charter?

4. Has the individual been placed on the no fly list?

5. Under what type of visa did the individual enter the United States and what is the current status of his visa?

We appreciate your attention to his issue and anticipate your prompt reply.