Author: mopress

  • Rep. Gohmert: East Texas Will Help Me Support Rrustem Neza

    Statement issued by the office of U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX).

    “We are aware that Rrustem Neza was recently and suddenly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which is holding him for deportation on a date it will not disclose, though it informed us it will be sometime in August.

    “After first indicating that no action would be taken until December, ICE has done nothing here to help its credibility. ICE has now also severely limited its communication on this issue. Though ICE seems determined to move quickly ahead with delivering this man’s life into imminent danger, I am continuing to fight against this wrongful deportation or at least find a better solution that won’t put his life in peril.

    “I have and will continue to stay in contact with officials at the Department of Homeland Security to see what can be done to postpone or halt Rrustem’s deportation. I’m sure East Texans will also help me provide all the support we can for the Neza family during this very difficult time.”

  • Of God and Love in Lockdown: Notes from Prisoner Ramsey Muniz

    Dear Friends:

    It was just recently that Ramsey’s worst nightmare resurfaced. For reasons
    beyond his control or involvement, he and many others experienced the ordeal of 2
    weeks in “lockdown.” Through prayers and support, this condition has begun to change
    back to a normal status. Below is correspondence received during time spent in harsh
    conditions.


    “The more vital a people, the more individual and special their God.”

    5/13/09

    My Dearest Citlalmina:

    We continue to be in lockdown status. The desire for food doesn’t faze me at
    all. I do a lot of praying, reading, meditating, praying, and reading. I hope
    not, but it seems we will be in lockdown for a while. Do not worry about me
    for you know that this Mexicano spiritual warrior will travel into a world of
    spirituality and nothing can defeat me there.

    Please know that I will be writing everyday during this lockdown status just
    to confirm that I’m alright. Besides, I love writing to you! I only ask that
    you take good care of mom. She resides in my corazon and we have become
    powerful.

    Amor,
    Tezcatlipoca

    “We are in an era of spiritual/cultural consciousness. One cannot live
    one’s life shut up in the ivory tower of one’s own fantasy.”

    Amor,
    Tezcatlipoca


    5/14/09

    Only with the power of God and love of those who are in heaven do I survive
    this oppressive means of life in the institution of cruel and unusual
    punishment. In fact, It totally amazes me that instead of feeling lonely, sad
    or weak, I have become a most powerful, profound Mexicano. You and especially
    mom are constantly in my mind and corazon. I only ask that you take good care
    of her, for my own mother, Hilda is right there with her, sharing her
    strength, love, and spirituality. Together they can rule all of Aztlan!

    Be strong, have faith in yourself! Many truly do not understand the true
    meaning of the word faith!

    Amor,
    Tezcatlipoca


    “Just the constant realization that there exists something infinitely more
    just and happy than I is enough to fill me with a limitless joy and pride,
    whatever I may be and whatever I may have done.”

    “We have been in a struggle of humanity for existence and justice for the
    last five hundred years and it was my destiny to be a part of this
    history.”

    Tez

    5/18/09

    My dearest Citlalmina:

    Confined in this 6×9 cell day and night without the movement of 6 steps either
    way, pacing like a tiger, seeking the opening of the door one day soon. Yet
    deep in my corazon and mind I know that I have experienced these moments and
    times once before for 36 months. I came out knowing that God the Creator has a
    purpose in my life because he took my heart, my soul and mind to the highest
    mountain and said unto the world,” This is my son, Ramsey, and from the time
    of his birth he was destined to bring love, harmony, justice, faith and
    freedom to all humanity. Pray for him, for he will be the rising of the
    spiritual consciousness of humanity who are oppressed in the world of today
    and tomorrow.”

    “We are dying while we are still alive. We are born dead, and moreover
    we have long ceased to be the sons of living fathers; we become more and
    content with our oppressive conditions. We are acquiring a taste for it,
    but soon we shall invent and share a method of being born from an idea of
    freedom”
    .

    Tez

    In order to know and understand who you truly are, you must know your history.
    In the darkness and loneliness of these solitary confinements with little
    light to read, I became a confined scholar of our cultural/spiritual/and
    political history. In my heart, I now know that it is only a matter of time
    when we as a people will begin to mark our place in the history of yesterday,
    today, and tomorrow.

    “The law of human existence consists of us always having something infinitely
    great to worship. If we were deprived of this idea of infinite greatness, we
    wouldn’t want to live and would die of despair.”

    Tez

    I’m unable to take credit for the rising and reuniting of nuestra linda
    gente after 500 years of oppression, discrimination, injustices, and
    confinement with chains and shackles on a cold body, but it is written since
    August 13, 1521, when our last “Tlatoani,” Cuauhtemco, spoke to our
    ancestors stating that we would rise once again. He too was confined and
    chained by the oppressor.

    It is officially written by American authorities that by the year 2030 we will
    be half of the population in the United States of America. I knew the same in
    the dungeons of America, reading our ancient Mexika writings where the same
    was predicted. Now you know why in my heart and soul I’m free. Look at me —
    my soul is free and no one will ever take that away from me — not chains,
    shackles, or solitary confinement. I’m a free Mexicano! The time has come
    for the world to know of our strength, courage, and refusal to give up this
    struggle of ours!

    “Where there is no love, there is no reason either.”

    In exile,
    Tezcatlipoca
    www.freeramsey.com

  • Rep. Gohmert's Office Confirms Visit to Asylum Seeker

    By Greg Moses

    The office of Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Lufkin) has confirmed that the Congressman drove four hours Friday evening to visit with Albanian asylum seeker Rrustem Neza who is being held by immigration authorities at a federal detention facility in Jena, Louisiana.

    Meanwhile, Rrustem Neza has told his brother Xhemal via telephone that he has been released from “the hole” or solitary confinement and returned to the general population at the LaSalle Detention Facility in LaSalle Parish.

    Rrustem had previously reported that he was kept in “the hole” from Aug. 5 until Thursday evening, Aug. 20. Xhemal’s third attempt to visit his brother at LaSalle was successful on Thursday evening after Rep. Gohmert personally intervened.

    Rep. Gohmert called Xhemal at 2:15 Thursday afternoon to tell him that a visit would be possible that same evening. Xhemal and another brother drove four and a half hours from their Lufkin home to Jena to meet with their brother for an hour and ten minutes.

    Xhemal returned from the visit deeply upset over Rrustem’s apparent condition and drove from Lufkin to Dallas Friday morning to swear an affidavit of his impressions. He also called Rep. Gohmert’s office Friday morning to express concern over Rrustem’s condition.

    On Friday afternoon, Rep. Gohmert and an aide drove from Lufkin to Jena to visit with Rrustem, arriving at about 7p.m. according to the Congressman’s staff.

    The tone of Xhemal’s voice changed considerably in telephone conversations with the Texas Civil Rights Review after hearing about Rep. Gohmert’s personal visit to his brother.

    “Mr. Gohmert has saved my brother’s life,” said a relieved Xhemal Neza speaking by cell phone from the family’s restaurant, Joe’s Italian Grill in Lufkin.

    Rrustem and Xhemal Neza applied for asylum after they fled from Albania in the wake of a series of political assassinations. Xhemal’s application was approved, but Rrustem’s was denied.

    The Neza family has drawn support from their East Texas neighbors who call “a thousand times a day” says Xhemal.

    In addition to the support of neighbors and Rep. Gohmert, the Neza family has also drawn editorial support from the Lufkin Daily News which editorialized once again in favor of asylum.

    “Keep screaming, Louie,” said the Wednesday editorial. “We believe Neza deserves to continue living and working in East Texas, and we hope ICE will hold off until the Department of Justice and/or 11th Circuit Court of Appeals will take the time to hear his appeal.”

    “All we ask is to look at the facts,” said Xhemal before returning to work on Saturday. “My brother is a good man with a lovely wife and two lovely boys.”

  • Letter from Ramsey: 'The world is changing like never before'

    Dear Friends:

    I received the letter below from my loving husband, Ramsey. He speaks about
    overcoming suffering through love, the essence of freedom, and profound change that is to
    come.

    –Irma Muniz

    * * * * *

    “Knowing ourselves makes us beautiful because it shows us what we desire.
    When a woman desires, she is always beautiful.”
    –Tezcatlipoca

    3/22/09

    We exist in this world of today, we live with each other, we live in history
    and we will have to defend our memory, our desires, and our presence on this
    earth for the sake of the continuity of our lives. Do not ever let yourself be
    vanquished by anything but your soul.

    From this cold hard imprisonment, our most precious powerful love and spirituality have kept me alive with the power of
    our continuous struggle for my freedom. I’m the essence of freedom, I’m the
    power of freedom, I’m chosen by our Creator to bring the true meaning and love of
    freedom.

    The spirits of those who are in heaven continue to be present in this
    mode of oppressive darkness. It is them, because at one time or another they
    exhibited the true meaning of freedom in their lives. We can never be defeated. The
    power of their spirituality is the most profound and visible in my life everyday.

    Yes, the suffering at times is unbearable and the darkness of where I live can
    hardly be accepted, but the Creator continues to give me life, love, power, strength,
    courage, and faith. I’m now all about faith. My faith for my freedom can never be
    destroyed or defeated. My heart and mind are already free!

    The world is changing like never before in its history. We must be ready for
    this change and we must find forgiveness in our hearts for those who left me without food,
    water and naked. I love you with my life!

    In exile,
    Ramsey – Tezcatlipoca
    www.freeramsey.com