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Deporting vast numbers of immigrants from the United States is a major goal of the Trump administration and the Republican-controlled Congress. However, immigrants are an integral part of the U.S.

The groups that sued over the layoff plans — including several cities and counties, the American Federation of Government Employees and other federal worker unions — said in a statement that the ruling jeopardizes services that Americans rely on.

"This is a massive leap forward for this site today," Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton said during a news conference at the site. Behind her on a wide swath of concrete were piles of debris and dumpsters filled with waste cleared from the site.

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"Our responsibility to New York state’s students does not end when the final school bell rings," state Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa said in a statement.

President Donald Trump took office in January, ICE has transported hundreds of people each month to East Meadow.

The Suffolk County Water Authority reached a contract agreement with some of its unionized workers that raises pay by 26% over eight years, provides remote work flexibility for some members and requires new employees to contribute more toward their health insurance.

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