Posted on 09/07/2010 11:35:20 AM PDT by CharlesMartelsGhost
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A lawyer for a runaway Christian convert from Ohio who was also an illegal immigrant says the 18-year-old woman has gained permanent residency in the United States.
Kort Gatterdam, a lawyer for Rifqa Bary, said Tuesday the news means Bary can now start applying for a driver's license, Medicaid coverage and college scholarships.
Gatterdam says Bary, a native of Sri Lanka, received her permanent residency card last week and can apply for citizenship in five years.
(Excerpt) Read more at orlandosentinel.com ...
Thank Goodness. This is great news.
Thank G-d. I hope everything goes OK for this young woman.
Yes - she seems to be just a normal young woman trying to live a normal life. But in her circumstances, that simple act requires more courage than most of us (except the military, of course) never show in an entire lifetime.
Finally some good news. Good for her.
“The statements by Stemberger and Oshry “permanently harmed” his personal and professional reputation”
I doubt it. What permanently harmed his reputation was trying to force a young girl into a situation where most people instinctively felt she would be in danger. They don’t need any blogger to tell them he might be in touch with radicals. The case itself warns them.
Free at last! Free at last! Thank God almighty she’s free at last!
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.