Demonstrators in Atlantic city rally for immigrant trust act

Reuters

Over a hundred demonstrators gathered in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on Monday, rallying in support of the Immigrant Trust Act. The proposed legislation aims to protect immigrants from deportation and expand their access to public services.

Protesters assembled outside the office of New Jersey state Senator Vincent Polistina, urging him to support the Immigrant Trust Act. The legislation seeks to limit local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and ensure equal access to services regardless of immigration status.

Demonstrators waved flags from Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and other Latin American nations, chanting slogans such as "Yes we can!" and "The people united will never be defeated!".

Reuters independently verified the location and date through file metadata and satellite imagery.

Local advocacy groups argue the bill is necessary to protect immigrant communities, while opponents raise concerns about enforcement and public safety. The bill is currently under review in the New Jersey state legislature.

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