(Jewish Daily Bulletin)
After changing its opinion several times with regard to the legalization of unlawfully entered Aliens the House Immigration Committee again reversed its previous decision. The Deportation Bill, in its final form as reported to the House, legalizes the admission of aliens who entered unlawfully up to July 1, 1924, provided however, that the government has the privilege of deporting aliens three years after their entry. After that time the government would be unable to deport any aliens who entered unlawfully prior to July 1, 1924.
Those who entered unlawfully subsequent to that date will, however, be subject to deportation without qualification, according to the bill in its present form.
Congressman Holaday, whose name the bill will bear, has completed the report to be submitted by the committee with the bill. It is understood that chairman Johnson has asked for a special rule for early action by the House on the Deportation Bill.
It had previously been expected that a separate bill for allowing the naturalization of these legalized aliens would shortly be reported but Congressman Johnson, while indicating that the committee is dealing with the matter, expressed doubt, whether final action by the House can be taken on such a bill this session. The adoption of the Deportation Bill alone will be considered as quite an accomplishment, he said.
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