Stop this Deportation

Irish political refugee Pol Brennan needs our help and support he is still held in isolation in a Los Fresno's jail in Texas awaiting a deportation hearing. Pol is not undocumented he has not been turned down for work authorization and is in prison due to a bureaucratic mistake. He should be returned home to his family and his job and be allowed to live his life in peace, without the shadow of further political actions.

Pol’s employer said about Pol, "He lives here. He works here. He's got his life here. He's married here, He's become part of this area. And it would be a crying shame to see him leave when he doesn't want to. He said that any U.S. deportation of Brennan would be a "terrible thing."

Pol and his family are residents of Oakland California were they have lived openly until this bureaucratic mix-up. Pol has been incarcerated since mid January and unable to work. All money raised through the Web Site will go toward the horrendous financial burden which is building each day, every little bit helps, it will let Pol and his family know that we are behind them in this arduous fight for justice and decency and perhaps we can be a small light of comfort in what for them must be a very dark time.

► Signing online petition

We need signatures so we can express our disgust at the treatment of Pol and his family in this unwarranted persecution also it will let Pol and his family know that people are thinking of them. http://gopetition.com/petitions/pol-brennan-stop-deportation.html

► How you can help!

You can help spread the word about Pol and his fight by:

* Writing to your elected representatives especially The Honorable Barbara Lee Website: http://lee.house.gov/
Email: Use the House of Representatives Webform

Oakland District Office
1301 Clay Street Suite 1000-N
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 510-763-0370
Fax: 510-763-6538

Washington DC Office
1724 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2661
Fax: 202-225-9817

ask them to stop the targeting of former Irish political activists who have found new lives here in the US and pose no threat to anyone. Informing your elected officials how you feel about Pol's case is your right as a U.S. citizen. Visit our web site for information on how to contact US House and Senate members

* Speaking to your friends and colleagues.

* Writing letters about Pols deportation fight to your local, regional, and national newspapers and magazines whenever a story or editorial presents an opportunity.

* We are asking anyone who belongs to an Irish organization to bring Pol's case to the attention of their group to ask that Irish America supports Pol both monetarily if possible and by passing the case up to the senior levels of their group to help us bring some political pressure to end the nightmare of deportation.

* Telling candidates and office holders their support for Pol and his family is important to you.

* Remembering to include our Web Site http://www.polbrennan.com when you communicate with others.

Also consider. if PayPal is not your choice of sending a monetary gift using the address below putting "gift from a supporter or friend" on a check or money order made out to Joanna Volz or Pol Brennan For those living abroad who wish to help we can provide details on wiring money directly into the account contact treasurer [at] polbrennan.com

Joanna Volz or Pol Brennan P.O. Box 3684 South Padre Island, TX 78597

Contributing a gift of any size is greatly appreciated and the money goes directly to Pol and his family. Whatever you decide to give, you will be helping this family cope with what is a horrendous burden both on the financial and emotional levels, Knowing people are supporting them is a great comfort to Joanna and Pol and they send profound thanks to those that have shown support.