</s>LA 56-156 SECTION IV Los Angeles Report 6/9/68 Pages 913-1082 SIRIHAN BISHARA SIRIAN CIVIL RIGHTS

Summary  
The documents contain a collection of records related to the SIRIHAN family, including immigration status, legal proceedings, financial transactions, and connections to events surrounding Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination. Records from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), and local law enforcement detail the family's sponsorship by HALDOR LILLIENAS, their immigration history, employment, and legal cases involving MUNIR BISHARA SIRHAN, SAIDALLAH BISHARA SIRIHAN, and other family members. Financial records from United California Bank link SAIDALLAH SIRIAN to foreign drafts and checks. A 1966 police report from the Pasadena Police Department references an incident involving SAIDALLAH SIRIAN’s brother, who claimed to be threatened by individuals linked to RFK’s assassination. INS forms from 1968 list multiple family members residing in Pasadena, California, with employment details and immigration applications. Social security numbers are present but redacted as [SSN REDACTED].  

Key People  
- **HALDOR LILLIENAS**: Sponsored the SIRIHAN family for U.S. immigration.  
- **MUNIR BISHARA SIRHAN**: Involved in marijuana possession charges and deportation proceedings.  
- **SAIDALLAH BISHARA SIRIHAN (also referred to as SHARIF SIRHAN)**: Central figure linked to financial records, a 1966 police report involving his brother’s alleged connection to RFK’s assassination, and naturalization petitions.  
- **SIRHAN SELIM STHAN**: Brother of SAIDALLAH SIRIAN; served in the U.S. Army (1954–1957).  
- **MARY BISHARA SALAMEH SIRIAN**: Mother of the SIRIHAN family; listed as a contact in employment and legal records.  
- **ADEL BISHARA SIRIHAN**: Employed as a picture frame worker.  
- **JAMES F. BROOKS**: U.S. Department of State official involved in passport and visa checks.  
- **JOSEPH A. SPRANKLE, JR.**: Judge overseeing SAIDALLAH SIRIAN’s prior criminal case.  

Key Locations  
- **Pasadena, California**: Residences of multiple SIRIHAN family members; locations of employment, legal proceedings, and the 1966 police incident.  
- **New York, New York**: Port of entry for the SIRIHAN family during immigration.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Headquarters for FBI and INS records; location of court cases and passport offices.  
- **Jerusalem, Palestine (now Israel)**: Birthplace or origin for several SIRIHAN family members.  
- **Amman, Jordan**: Site of visa applications and passport issuance for SHARIF SIRHAN.  

Key Events  
- **1957**: The SIRIHAN family immigrated to the U.S., sponsored by HALDOR LILLIENAS.  
- **June 5–6, 1966**: Pasadena Police Department reported an incident at 1959 North Lake Avenue involving SAIDALLAH SIRIAN’s brother, who claimed to be threatened by individuals linked to RFK’s assassination.  
- **July 9, 1957**: U.S. Army physical examination for SIRHAN SELIM STHAN; discharged in 1957 with residence listed as Detroit, Michigan.  
- **March 23, 1960**: SHARIF SIRHAN’s visa application to the U.S., citing refugee status under Section 15(a)(3) of the 1957 Act.  
- **December 18, 1963–May 12, 1966**: Legal proceedings in Pasadena Municipal Court regarding SAIDALLAH SIRIAN’s prior criminal charges (attempted murder and vehicle tampering).  
- **1968**: INS Form I-533 filings for multiple family members, including those residing at 696 East Howard Street and 1659 North Lake Avenue in Pasadena.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted background checks, documented administrative notes on case restrictions, and provided immigration-related information.  
- **Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)**: Handled naturalization petitions, deportation cases, visa processing, and registration card management.  
- **United California Bank, Pasadena**: Provided financial records including foreign drafts and check transactions linked to SHARIF SIRHAN.  
- **U.S. Department of State**: Involved in passport checks, visa applications, and refugee status determinations.  
- **Veterans Administration (VA)**: Maintained military service records for SIRHAN SELIM STHAN.  
- **Pasadena Police Department**: Reported the 1966 incident involving SAIDALLAH SIRIAN’s brother.  
- **Federal Records Center, Bell, California**: Stored historical immigration records referenced in INS forms.

RFK Declassified Files

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