Tag: Immigration
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Opinion: The impending migration wave
America is a nation of immigrants — and for the most part, at least historically, immigrants have been welcomed with open arms. However, the United States is on the precipice of a large migration wave due to the added hardships, scarcities and lack of opportunities that millions of families worldwide are currently facing amidst the…
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Freeholders continue to seek attorney to challenge immigration directive
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders will try again to hire an attorney or a law firm to represent the county in an anticipated action against the state that will challenge the legality of a directive that was issued by the attorney general. During a meeting on Nov. 26, the freeholders declined to make appointments…
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East Brunswick Library to hold ‘Understanding America’ program series
The East Brunswick Public Library will offer the “Understanding America” program series to give the community the opportunity to learn about and discuss some of the biggest issues of the day. The series begins with the program “Special Interests in Politics: Draining the Swamp or Cultivating the Wetlands?” at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 26. This program…
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YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy joins Welcoming America in celebrating new Americans during Welcoming Week
During Welcoming Week, taking place on Sept. 13-22, the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) will join Welcoming America and hundreds of YMCAs and other organizations nationwide in holding events to celebrate immigrants’ contributions to communities and bring together all residents in a spirit of unity. Welcoming Week activities are open to…
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Jackson council supports freeholders’ lawsuit against attorney general
JACKSON – Members of the Jackson Township Council are supporting a lawsuit to be filed by the Ocean County Board of Freeholders which will challenge a directive that was issued by New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. Council President Robert Nixon, Vice President Barry Calogero, Councilman Ken Bressi, Councilman Alexander Sauickie and Councilman Andrew…
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Old Bridge council directs attorney to investigate legality of immigration directive
OLD BRIDGE – Emotions over the ongoing crisis at the border of the United States and Mexico, immigration and race spilled out into the Old Bridge Township Council chambers during a recent meeting. The end result was a 7-2 vote by council members to pass a resolution “directing the township attorney to file legal action…
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Resident will continue to fly American flag
This letter is being written in response to a recent letter to the editor from Ray Kalainikas. As the wife of a veteran, and veterans who actively served and gave their lives for our country, my flag will continue to fly every day, proudly. We have homeless veterans and children in this country who need…
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Majority of residents appear to be turning against newcomers to America
By Rumu DasGupta I am writing in response to a recent Your Turn guest column that was published in this newspaper, “Governor, Attorney General are Promoting Anarchy in N.J.” and in response to a recent news article that was published in this newspaper, “Sheriff Seeks State’s Approval to Continue ICE Agreement.” It is getting harder…
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Remove flags to protest separation of children from parents
Taking down American flags and storing them until the American government ceases its cruel, horrendous and inhumane policy with respect to the children and parents at the border is a form of conscientious objection that is both moral and patriotic. The garrison flags at car dealerships and corporations should come down first, followed by the…