Monday, September 14, 2009

Immigrant backers to hold vigils Tuesday in Freehold, Keyport

Immigrant advocacy group is holding vigils for immigrant family rights in nine New Jersey cities. - - Donna Poisl

By MINHAJ HASSAN • GANNETT NEW JERSEY

An immigrant advocacy group plans to hold candlelight vigils in Freehold, Keyport and eight other towns in New Jersey Tuesday to support the rights of children who may be at risk of being separated from their families because of deportations or detentions.

The New Jersey Advocates for Immigrant Detainees says the vigils are intended to show support for children who live in households where at least one parent is undocumented or is a legal permanent resident.

Other vigils are being held in Morristown, Bridgeton, Dumont, Hightstown, Jersey City, Highland Park, Montclair and Newark.
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