Newton Residents Can Show Off Their 'Welcoming' Pride

NEWTON, MA – Late last month, Newton passed its "Welcoming City" ordinance, limiting cooperation between the city and federal immigration authorities and preventing the investigation or detainment of an immigrant based solely on legal status.

The community is the latest in Massachusetts to adopt local policy protecting immigrants, which has been a hot button issue among residents who have expressed concerns over safety and potential sanctions under the president's executive order.

But two Newton residents have begun creating signs for supporters of the new law to show off their "Welcoming City" pride.

Per Village14, city councilor Emily Norton is making bumper stickers that read "Newton. One City Welcoming to All." If you wish to order one, email Emily@emilynorton.org.

Resident Ellen Meyers is behind an effort to give out 1,000 lawn signs that read "No matter where you are from, we're glad you're our neighbor" translated into multiple languages. According to Village14, Meyers is asking for an $8 donation for the signs. Any funds left over after the purchase of the signs will be donated to the ACLU and the Southern Poverty Law Center. Email welcomesignsma@gmail.com for a lawn sign.

>>>Take a look at the signs on Village14.com

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