By Bill West
The Muslim American Society (MAS), a self-proclaimed Muslim rights organization based in northern Virginia near Washington, DC, is offering some questionable advice about immigration law. In an article posted Aug. 4, MAS Freedom Foundation Executive Director Mahdi Bray provides his spin on a case related to a Palestinian man arrested recently by ICE in North Carolina.
Within the MAS immigration interpretation is what appears to be some legal advice provided by Bray. According to his own biography posted on the MAS Web site, Bray claims no standing as an attorney, but has been a "consultant" and "political adviser." (Here's a profile Bray would rather you not see) Yet this is what he advised foreign nationals (aliens) who might be encountered confronted in their homes by ICE Agents:
Source: IPT Blog
The Muslim American Society (MAS), a self-proclaimed Muslim rights organization based in northern Virginia near Washington, DC, is offering some questionable advice about immigration law. In an article posted Aug. 4, MAS Freedom Foundation Executive Director Mahdi Bray provides his spin on a case related to a Palestinian man arrested recently by ICE in North Carolina.
Within the MAS immigration interpretation is what appears to be some legal advice provided by Bray. According to his own biography posted on the MAS Web site, Bray claims no standing as an attorney, but has been a "consultant" and "political adviser." (Here's a profile Bray would rather you not see) Yet this is what he advised foreign nationals (aliens) who might be encountered confronted in their homes by ICE Agents:
"Sadly, what many in the immigrant community are not aware of, is that they DO have rights," stated MAS Freedom Executive Director, Mahdi Bray.
Bray added, "If you are not guilty of a criminal offense, an important thing to remember is that ICE officials, in conducting their 'raids' and 'sweeps' are generally carrying 'administrative warrants' – not 'criminal warrants' – which means that you are not obligated by law to open the door or allow any ICE representative to enter your home."
However, that is not to say that ICE officials do not consider themselves 'above the law.'" Read more ...
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