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Washington DC, in a significant legislative moment, the House of Representatives has passed the Laken Riley Act, an immigration bill poised to be the first signed into law during President Donald Trump’s second term. The bill cleared the House in a 263-156 bipartisan vote, with 46 Democrats joining Republicans in support.
Continue reading House Passes Laken Riley Act: Trump’s First Legislative Victory in Second Term
Huge Bipartisan Support!
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Ridgewood NJ, in a striking 84-9 vote, the Senate took its first major legislative step of the year by advancing the Laken Riley Act, defying claims that former President Donald Trump’s legislative priorities are “radical.” This decisive vote suggests growing bipartisan alignment on certain immigration issues and opens the door for broader immigration reform.
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Secaucus NJ, on Saturday, four buses carrying migrants arrived at the Secaucus train station, with passengers subsequently taking trains into New York City, as reported by Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli.
Continue reading Illegal Immigrant Buses Arrive in Secaucus, Head to NYC by Train
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New York NY, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has suggested an innovative solution to the city’s ongoing lifeguard shortage: hiring (illegal)immigrants. “They’re excellent swimmers,” he stated during a City Hall briefing on Tuesday.
Continue reading Mayor Eric Adams Proposes Illegal Immigrants as Solution to NYC Lifeguard Shortage
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Trenton NJ, Senator Holly Schepisi (R-39) issued the following statement criticizing Governor Murphy and Democrats for failing to put New Jerseyans ahead of illegal immigrants as New York City’s migrant crisis poses larger problems for the Garden State.
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Secaucus NJ, at least 13 buses have transported illegal immigrants to New Jersey, where they subsequently board buses and trains bound for New York City.
photo New York Governor Kathy Hochul
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Albany NY , New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order Tuesday ahead of an expected increase in asylum seekers that she said will allow the state to mobilize more National Guard members and to quickly react to food and supply needs.
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El Paso TX, Despite the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents having a record number of encounters at the southern border this year, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is showing a record low number of arrests and deportations.
Continue reading ICE’s own numbers show the agency isn’t working
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Trenton NJ, Senator Jim Holzapfel, Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, and Assemblyman John Catalano (all R-10) said Governor Murphy is delusional if he thinks New Jersey is “prepared” to accept illegal immigrants that might be transported from other states when his administration has failed to deliver basic government services to New Jersey residents.
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Ridgewood NJ, Senate Democrats are seething over what they say was a “political stunt” by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), who have sent planeloads and busloads of Venezuelan migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard.
Continue reading Most Voters Approve of Bussing Illegal Immigrants to “sanctuary cities”
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Hackensack NJ, according to the Department of Homeland Security , Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including right here in the United States. It can happen in any community and victims can be any age, race, gender, or nationality. Traffickers might use violence, manipulation, or false promises of well-paying jobs or romantic relationships to lure victims into trafficking situations.
Continue reading Event : Human Trafficking is a Growing Crime in New Jersey
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Trenton NJ, Senator Michael Doherty blasted the Murphy Administration for a program being rolled out today that will give tens of millions of dollars of taxpayer funds to illegal immigrants in the state.
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Ridgewood NJ, An overwhelming majority of American voters oppose government benefits for illegal immigrants, and most believe the availability of such benefits is a magnet that encourages illegals to enter the country.
Continue reading Voters Overwhelmingly Say ‘No’ to Benefits for Illegal Immigrants
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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (S2455), which prohibits lawful presence in the United States as a qualification to obtain a professional or occupational license, provided that the applicant meets all other requirements for licensure. The bill impacts the roughly 500,000 undocumented residents in New Jersey, who will now be eligible for professional licenses such as nursing, counseling and cosmetology.
“New Jersey is stronger when everyone is given the opportunity to contribute and everyone is given a chance to live their American Dream,” said Governor Murphy. “This law sends a simple, powerful message that immigration status can no longer be used as an excuse to discriminate among equally educated, trained, and qualified individuals. As we look toward our shared economic future, we must ensure that no one is left behind and everyone who puts forward the effort can succeed.”
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CHESTER NJ, As Democrats in New Jersey seem all but certain to have a lock on legislation that will give driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants, Republican U.S. Senate candidate from NJ Rik Mehta speaks out against it.
Continue reading U.S. Senate hopeful Dr. Rik Mehta Says Democrats Make NJ unsafe issuing Driver’s Licenses to Undocumented
