TESTIMONY BY THE LATINO ACTION NETWORK BEFORE THE NEW JERSEY ASSEMBLY LABOR COMMITTEE ON JANUARY 24, 2019

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TESTIMONY BY
THE LATINO ACTION NETWORK
BEFORE THE NEW JERSEY ASSEMBLY LABOR COMMITTEE
JANUARY 24, 2019
DELIVERED BY:
Christian Estevez, President
Latino Action Network
2560 U.S. Highway 22, Suite 322
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Phone: (973) 418-7012
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Statewide sweep nets 28 New Jersey businesses accused of defrauding immigrants

The Latino Action Network included a recommendation to the State in our annual report, released in September, to launch a statewide public awareness program that would “inform immigrants of the unscrupulous practices of notarios that prey on the desperation of the immigrant community.” The state launched an investigation that netted 28 New Jersey businesses accused of defrauding immigrants. Read the full story below:

Air Sea Land Travel, also known as Airsealand Tours, in Kearny, was among 28 New Jersey businesses that have been cited for allegedly providing unauthorized services to immigrants. On Friday, two workers there said they have filled out immigration forms in the past for clients who paid $50 to $100, depending on the complexity of the document. "Now we are not doing any cases of immigration, one of the workers, Liliana Torres, said in Spanish.

Air Sea Land Travel, also known as Airsealand Tours, in Kearny, was among 28 New Jersey businesses that have been cited for allegedly providing unauthorized services to immigrants. On Friday, two workers there said they have filled out immigration forms in the past for clients who paid $50 to $100, depending on the complexity of the document. "Now we are not doing any cases of immigration, one of the workers, Liliana Torres, said in Spanish. (Photo: Monsy Alvarado/NorthJersey.com)

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OP-ED: WHY WE NEED $15 AN HOUR MINIMUM WAGE IN NEW JERSEY NOW, NOT LATER

This op-ed by Daniel Ulloa, Vice President of Communication for LAN, originally appeared in NJ Spotlight.com.

 

http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/18/08/06/op-ed-why-we-need-15-an-hour-minimum-wage-in-new-jersey-now-not-later/

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BREAKING: Gov. Murphy Signs Landmark Legislation to Expand Access to State Higher Education Aid for New Jersey Dreamers, Immigrant Youth Declare Victory

As seven state coalition sues to end the DACA program, New Jersey has taken a bold step to stand up for undocumented students and DACA recipients


New Jersey Dreamers launch NJ4Dreamers.com to get the word out about new financial aid bill

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