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CAMDEN NJ, Governor Phil Murphy announced two new measures to continue the Administration’s unwavering commitment to build an inclusive state for every New Jersey resident.
This morning, the Governor signed Executive Order No. 74, which directs the New Jersey Department of Human Services and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development to advance immigrant and refugee integration initiatives, including the design of an Office of New Americans. The Executive Order also establishes an Interagency Workgroup on New American Integration to create opportunities for coordination and implementation of strategies and actions to advance immigrant and refugee integration.
The Governor also announced that the Administration has submitted its intent to the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement to regain the state’s role in the oversight of the state’s refugee resettlement program. The program provides assistance such as short-term cash assistance, medical coordination, case management, and employment services among other social services for refugees. In 2016, the Christie Administration relinquished the state’s role in the refugee resettlement program to the federal government. Since then, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has been running all aspects of the program. The New Jersey Department of Human Services has been working collaboratively with the federal government and the IRC to return the primary functions of the refugee resettlement program to the State for Federal Fiscal Year 2020.
“While the federal government takes action that prevents immigrants from seeking the American Dream, New Jersey will fight for our brothers and sisters and stand against the hatred and bigotry coming from Washington,” said Governor Murphy. “Immigrants are an integral part of our state, and enrich our communities socially, culturally, and economically. Through these new measures, we will continue to sustain our progress to build a fair and inclusive state for all.”
By December 4, 2019, the New Jersey Department of Human Services and the Department of Labor and Workforce Development will submit plans to further immigrant and refugee integration, including the development of an Office of New Americans. This will be the first statewide office to focus on immigrant and refugee integration and will focus on ensuring access to social services and inclusion in New Jersey’s economy. Additionally, the Interagency Workgroup on New American Integration established today will be co-chaired by representatives from the New Jersey Department of Human Services and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The Workgroup also includes representatives from 10 other departments to develop, coordinate, and implement best practices for immigrant and refugee integration and inclusion across the Administration and its programs.
The new measures were announced at the USS New Jersey Naturalization Ceremony on the Battleship in Camden where 40 candidates from 23 countries such as the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Guatemala, Iran, India, and Mexico, among other countries, became U.S. citizens.
I believe in LEGAL immigration. People who come here legally will have a sponsor and will not live off my tax dollar. The middle class just about survives with all the high taxes in NJ. End this sanctuary nonsense. It only costs us money. The Office of New Americans? They are illegal.
Please end it!!!
This guy is an idiot. Anyone who comes into this country illegally should be sent back. He should be doing things for our veterans.
This guy is an idiot. Send illegals back where they come from and come here legally. He needs to worry and to something for our veterans who fought for this country. I don’t give two cents about illegals.
I am against it. My Ancestors came here legally. They worked the minute they got into this country they didn’t get anything for free. As a middle-class citizen I am against making this a sanctuary state and spending more money that the state does not have. Mr. governor end this now. Give the middle class what they deserve in the state of New Jersey. Anonymous
Don’t you think we should take care of our citizens first??? Use the money we, as taxpayers pay, to help NJ the legal population living here. Look around and use your money wisely. And if you are so benevolent, maybe you should bring some of the illegals living in Jersey to your home and the homes of those that believe illegals have the same rights as those who have fought out wars, paid our taxes etc etc etc
Now Phil is demonstrating what an easily impeachable politician looks like. Again.
He should light up a joint and wait for his term to end because he won’t be back.
Cheep labor . Restaurants, contractors, landscapers, daily labors . That is what this is about.
Typical liberal douchbag democrat from N.J.
BORDERS, LANGUAGE, CULTURE
He is only concerned with vote counts and will be long gone during the consequences of his ill fated stewardship
Dump them in the river to swim back to where they came from! We don’t want NJ to be a sanctuary state! They should be bringing their money to us, our country. Why should we be giving them privileges! Put all illegals in jail and throw the key in the river!!!
As an immigrant, I believe in legal immigration. Governor, you should respect our laws. Maybe we the people should throw you out of our state!!!!!
All money going to illegals should be going to our veterans and seniors. Stop this sanctuary state nonsense. We are becoming California
One term Murph!
Breathe in a bag. The integration program is for new Americans (new citizens) and for refugees that are fleeing atrocities in their home country. If you closed your eyes and tried real hard to imagine what your ancestors might of experienced stepping foot on our soil for the first time, maybe your tiny hearts will open up to the merits of this program. And to address one previous post here: if you are so benevolent about “us” taking care of NJ residents first, post your address and I’ll send some needy folks to stay with you.
my ancestors did not get anything for free from the government , nor did they expect it, they were also grateful to be here. btw the governor as well as the DNC is encouraging illegal immigrants because they want votes and people to cut their lawns cheap
The problem is he is giving everything free to illegals and at the same time taxing NJ residents , seniors are having a hard time now paying taxes it’s not fair to Americans that live in this country legally to have to support illegals ! When my ancestors came here they had to have a job they didn’t get anything free ! This gov is so ridiculous we should not be a sanctuary state and supporting his agenda and supporting illegals ! We have homeless people in NJ that need help that belong here and can’t get anything ! My niece just lost her husband and has a child living with her she is losing her house and can’t get help but illegals get free housing how fair is that
Hes’s following orders from the Democrat chiefs in DC. What the hell has happened to a once proud political party?
James, our country opened its ports and let millions in because we were becoming a great industrialized nation and we needed workers. (note: a couple of republican presidents served during the great wave). If your ancestors arrived during that time, they arrived illegally and lived their entire lives as illegal immigrants. No laws existed. Only later, quotas and exclusions based on nationality were put in place. And be reasonable and fair with your assertions. DNC is pro-immigration to get votes as the RNC is anti-immigration to get votes. And both parties have lawns that need cutting, and cheap is their preference. Please don’t pretend one party is more virtuous than the other.
nice story ,you need to take a few history classes I have the paperwork , you are totally wrong , had to fill out the forms by hand in triplicate , his family was obligated to provide a job, pay up if he did anything wrong and guarantee he was not a word of the state
The “integration program”.
How stupid are you?
Try opening your eyes to the invasion that’s occurring right under your nose and on your dime. Liberal fool.
Post your address and we’ll send the terrorists, murderers and thieves to your house.
Anonymous- Here’s my address 12345 Any Street, Ridgewood
You don’t have to send the illegal criminals to my house, as I already live among “legal” ones.
The parking coin thief, the village council tearing up my town, the neighbor that’s been on disability for 10 years collecting checks but can still scale a ladder to clean his gutters, the Mercedes owner that “accidentally” leaves the key fob in the car overnight, the hospital that charges me $15 for an Advil, and the BOE that gets an increase in state funding but still needs to raise my taxes . Murderers? Terrorists? Another Dylan Roof can take me down at church, or a Stephen Paddock hits me while I’m enjoying music at the bandshell, or I get a call that my kid’s not coming home from school because Adam Lanza made an appearance. You still believe in Santa Claus, don’t you? The problem with Liberals and Conservatives…they hitch their star to a sound bite. Signed, Ridgewood Idiot Humanitarian
@captain obvious you should Change your name to captain headupyourass.
We are a country of laws. My ancestors came here legally, abided by laws, never asked for a dime from this country. They were contributing members of society and proud of it. They resent being grouped with the illegal no skills law breaking lying invaders that come here looking for handouts. Just because you live in a shit hole country does not make you a refugee. Call them what they really are. Undocumented democrats. And do us a favor if you don’t like it here move back to NYC . Adios captain butt plug.
Ok it looks like we have to take up a collection for Captain
Neanderthal as it’s pretty evident he’s running low on his disco biscuits. Please send all donations to 678910 emotional roller coaster boulevard Ridgewood N.J. 07450
Thank you and please come again.