INS to Speed Release of Cleared Suspects
Federal immigration authorities in Paterson said they will try to speed up the release of people arrested after the terrorist attacks once the FBI clears them of criminal involvement.
Immigration and Naturalization Service officials told representatives of area Muslim communities they will expedite paperwork and approvals and inform community leaders.
The meeting followed Tuesday’s death of Muhammed Rafiq Butt, who was arrested Sept. 19 but cleared of involvement.
An autopsy determined the 55-year-old Pakistani died of heart problems as he waited for deportation documents to be cleared up.
Muslim leaders said 31 people remain detained in New Jersey.
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