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What sparked the community protests in Haddon Township?
Thanks to At Home for joining us this hour. Happy Friday night. Really, really happy to have you here. I've got a story we're going to lead with tonight that I don't think you've heard anywhere else. We are going to start tonight in Haddon Township, New Jersey. H-A-D-D-O-N. Haddon Township. It's pretty close to Camden. It's also pretty close to Philly. But it's a very, very New Jersey place. And I mean that in the best possible way. We have been watching one particular community story unfold in Haddon Township, New Jersey, over the course of the last couple of weeks. And I want you to see this story and what's happened here over the last couple of weeks, because I think it tells you something about where we are at right now as a people and as a country.
In Haddon Township Saturday... An outpouring of support. Both sides of Hadnav lined with people, all here to stand behind the Emanet family, owners of this local restaurant, Jersey Kebab, after parents Jalal and Amina were arrested by ICE Tuesday morning.
It's been truly a roller coaster of feelings for the last few days.
Their son, Muhammad, says his mom remains in ICE custody. His dad was released with an ankle bracelet. While they're closed until further notice, he was here cooking free food for the community that has showed his family love, filling their store windows with notes and raising hundreds of thousands of dollars.
This shows me, like, this is not okay.
It just saddens us. ICE released a statement Friday. While they did not share many specific details about the case, a spokesperson did write in part, as with any non-citizen in the U.S. without lawful status, ICE officers make enforcement decisions on a case-by-case basis to focus on the greatest threats to homeland security. Mohammed says his parents have no criminal histories, and he says they are not threats, known here to give back. I think it's obvious. It's clear that they're a pillar of the community. They're a model. With Ramadan now underway, Muhammad says his family's sole focus is on securing his mom's release from ICE custody.
The situation, the court case will go on, but all we're worried about is just having our mom by our side.
In the meantime, the community says they will continue to show support, many writing letters on the family's behalf. We're going to stick with them no matter how long this takes. In Haddon Township, Siobhan McGurl, NBC10 News.
How did the community support the Emanet family?
We're going to stick with them no matter how long this takes. So that was starting a couple weeks ago, these protests in Haddon Township, New Jersey, over the mom from the beloved local Jersey kebab shop being arrested by the Trump administration. It turns out that was just the start.
One by one, community members had their handwritten letters notarized and tucked in an envelope to send to the court. The goal is for the judges, the politicians, and anyone locally with influence and power to know that the community stands by this resident. Isis Williams is the president of a group working to bring inclusivity and equity to their community. Members set up a letter-writing campaign Sunday on behalf of M&A M&Net. We are a loving environment in this town. Dozens of people packed into a yoga studio just down the street from the kebab business.
Emile's a great, great person, runs a great business here on Hadnav that we eat at frequently, has done a lot, especially through COVID, caring for members of the community.
All hoping their words of experience with the M&M's would make a difference. Their business is a beloved establishment that brings both delicious food and beautiful culture that enriches the community.
Again, this is this is Haddon Township, New Jersey. And I'm telling you, that wasn't the end of it either. Watch this.
Here in Camden County, we take it as a personal attack on all of us.
In South Jersey, a gathering of support for a family facing uncertainty.
The really only thing we wish we could have is our mother by our side.
Randy Teague is the mayor in Haddon Township, where Jersey Kebab is located.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What sparked the community protests in Haddon Township?
0:01–2:25
2
How did the community support the Emanet family?
2:25–10:30
3
What historic event connects Alan Simpson and Norm Mineta?
10:30–18:33
4
Why is the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 controversial?
18:33–25:25
5
What are the implications of Trump's reported plans?
25:25–32:18
6
How are people protesting Trump's policies across the U.S.?
32:18–38:31
7
What actions has Ed Martin taken as U.S. Attorney?
38:31–42:48
Speakers
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