Pascrell Applauds McAllister Decision

PATERSON, NJ – This afternoon, U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) reacted positively to reports that the Department of Homeland Security was not moving forward with plans to deport Malachy McAllister, an Irish national and longtime resident of New Jersey’s Ninth Congressional District.

“The decision by the Homeland Security Department to allow Mr. McAllister to remain in America is terrific news. Mr. McAllister and his family have set roots in our community. America is where he belongs. I thank Secretary McAleenan for granting a stay. Common sense and human dignity prevailed in his decision. We have fought for decades and will continue to fight and use this time to work towards a permanent resolution for this case.”

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