Sentences with phrase «local groups against»

There are also regular demonstrations held by local groups against this company.

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«Such a divide between the local police and immigrant groups will result in increased crime against immigrants and in the broader community, create a class of silent victims, and eliminate the potential for assistance from immigrants in solving crimes or preventing crime.»

We have every reason to expect that to be abandoned and that means that either there will be no enforcement against these groups or local prosecutors got ta to do it.

President Donald Trump on Sunday had directly criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar Assad over a suspected poison - gas attack against the rebel - held town of Douma that local aid groups blamed on the Syrian government.

One officer is notorious for harassing local black residents, to the point where he has been given a street nickname of «Bro Stupid,» said Burnell Williams, who works with at - risk youth and ex-prisoners for the nonprofit group Against All Odds.

I was studying the role of public participation in resource project decision - making in New Zealand, and came across a local group organized as Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) which had become the front of opposition to the Trans - Tasman mining proposal.

Police also held a meeting with religious figures and local community groups to discuss the incident and caution against rumours circulating on social media.

Wayne said that his group had come straight up against the local power structure, which considers private property to be sacrosanct.

As a peaceful group set out to march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, to demonstrate for redress of grievance against the state government for denying them the right to register to vote, they were brutally set upon and beaten by Alabama state troopers and local possemen.

Many other groups (such as Minneapolis's Organizing Against Pornography, state chapters of Women Against Violence Against Women, and local rape centers) have slide shows available for study groups.

The newer Religious Alliance Against Pornography, composed of both liberals and conservatives, sponsored a White House Conference last fall and has begun organizing local groups around the country.

Of course, the American Beverage Association and a local group, Philadelphians Against the Grocery Tax, have already announced they plan to take the ruling to court.

At the other end of the north group, Bolton stretched their lead to five points with a win against Barnsley and it is Sheffield Wednesday again, rather than United, who are in second place; that draw against Crewe being enough to take them above their local rivals.

Now the Pierce Downer's Heritage Alliance, a local environmental group, has filed suit against the Village of Downers Grove and the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board, alleging that both agencies violated a section of the Illinois Natural Preservation Act by failing to consult with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to determine the project's ecological impact on the adjacent preserve.

«Least of all persons to make scathing remark against the government is the P - square group which the local content policy of the Federal Government dusted - up from the valley of obscurity.

She represented tenants and residents groups - including in a notorious case against noise nuisance from Futters, a local factory.

There are ongoing, long standing campaigns against proposed expansions at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted by local residents groups and environmentalists who are particularly concerned about noise and air pollution.

UFCW Local 1500 also will be announcing its endorsement of LG Kathy Hochul, who is facing a primary challenge from Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams, who enjoys support from groups that were active in backing Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders» 2016 presidential primary bid against Hillary Clinton.

Read St James's consultation: http://www.stjames.tgacademy.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/finalconsultation.pdf Read the BHA's correspondence with the Academy and Diocese: http://humanism.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/BHA-correspondence-with-Tudor-Grange-Academy-Solihull.pdf Read Tudor Grange's affiliation agreement with the Diocese of Birmingham: http://www.tudor-grange.solihull.sch.uk/images/docs/draftjul11.doc Read the relevant section of the Equality Act 2010: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/section/85 Visit the local campaign's Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/150736215077978/ View the petition against the plans: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/tudor-grange-admissions-policy Read more about the BHA's campaigns work on «faith» schools: http://humanism.org.uk/campaigns/schools-and-education/faith-schools/ Read the BHA's table of types of school with a religious character: http://www.humanism.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/schools-with-a-religious-character.pdf The British Humanist Association is the national charity working on behalf of non-religious people who seek to live ethical and fulfilling lives on the basis of reason and humanity.

Ulrich warned the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board against entrenchment saying it was important to invite groups with opposing viewpoints to share their thoughts, including the authors of the survey.

SUNSET PARK, BROOKLYN — Local police watchdog group El Grito de Sunset Park has sent an open letter to New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman calling on him to speak out against so - called «broken windows policing,» which El Grito said is linked to an increased risk of deportation for undocumented residents.

«It is difficult to understand why Borough President Adams, who prides himself on being someone who respects the law and enforces order, is in this case, putting those values aside to go against the most local representatives of the community and follow the lead of people who deploy some of the most thuggish, vitriolic behavior,» said Lee Silberstein, a spokesman for the Rabsky Group.

In an event anticipated among local wonks, Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner (a liberal Democrat) teamed with Onondaga County Comptroller Bob Antonacci (a Conservative Republican) to argue against the metropolitan government plan proposed by the community group Consensus.

For the past decade, trade unions representing thousands of workers, student unions, faith groups and local councils have mobilised to end UK complicity with Israel's repeated violations of international law in its policies against Palestinians.

Also at 11 a.m., former workers contracted inside Nassau County Correctional Center will join with a local good government group to speak out for the first time against controversial jail medical care provider Armor Correctional Health Services for what they believe was poor and abusive treatment of inmates, 100 Carman Ave., East Meadow, Long Island.

Now, even the fiscally conservative small business lobby, the National Federation of Independent Business, has joined progressive groups, unions and local government leaders, and come out against the plan.

Sue Rosenberg, who has helped to coordinate local efforts of the Coalition Against Pilgrim Pipeline, a group organizing opponents to the project in both New York and New Jersey, said she was pleased with Wednesday's turnout.

Instead, this London - based lobby group want local voters to throw me out because I am against an elected House of Lords and I am Chairman of the All Party group for the promotion of First Past the Post.

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr and local health advocates, are taking a stand against Big Tobacco, announcing the formation of the Bronx Smoke - Free Partnership, a group aimed at stopping tobacco marketing towards children in the borough, as well as creating more smoke - free outdoor spaces.

A group of parents and teachers from P.S. 116 in Kips Bay have gained the support of local elected officials and community boards in their fight against overcrowding.

Boyd said the group was inspired by Bushwick's backlash against the event, which was blasted by locals, businesses and elected officials for being «repulsive» and «out of control.»

By Sean Ryan A Milwaukee alderman is defending the city's preference for local bidders against criticism from Milwaukee 7, a group formed to promote regional cooperation.

An organization that represents engineering firms is joining an influential road builders group in coming out against a proposal meant to make local road projects cheaper by greatly decreasing their reliance on federal money.

Now even the fiscally conservative small business lobby, the National Federation of Independent Business, has joined progressive groups, unions and local government leaders that are coming out against the plan.

Councilman Bruce Blakeman, Jewish groups and local residents on Sept. 15, 2017, protest against ex-Pink Floyd singer Roger Waters» concert at Nassau Coliseum, accusing the artist of being anti-Semitic.

Republicans in the Hudson Valley have sent a complaint to Federal Election Commission alleging Sean Eldridge, a Democrat running against GOP Rep. Chris Gibson, accepted an illegal in - kind donation from a local economic group.

Education reform groups like StudentsFirstNY and the New Teacher Project say a lawsuit against New York State inspired by the Vergara case could change local tenure laws and present a long - awaited opportunity to legally assess long - term sticking points with the unions, such as merit pay and seniority rules.

The group New Yorkers Against Corruption includes the NYS Conservative Party, a number of labor unions, Right to Life, Planned Parenthood, and local GOP and Democratic party chapters.

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The Oyo State Government on Thursday warned groups and individuals against causing trouble capable of disrupting Saturday's local government election and the All Progressives Congress (APC)...

Under the Carswell plan any group of local people can run an alternative primary candidate against their local MP if they suspect he or she has passed their sell by date.

Plans for yet another residential building that relied on the de Blasio administration's affordable housing policy have withered, after community groups and local officials rallied against Tocci Brothers» proposed development in Vinegar Hill.

Pledge 2 Protect, a coalition of nonprofits and local businesses which aims to unite locals against the project, hopes the masks will highlight the pollution, vermin and other health hazards the group feels the station will produce.

A range of groups, from businesses, school leaders and progressive activists in New York also spoke out against the House vote, and the provision to end the state and local tax deduction, saying they will be harmful to state residents.

And some political groups continue to push to repeal existing local protections or enact further discrimination against transgender persons into law.

«She is the voice of greatness,» says Russel Honoré, the now - retired U.S. Army lieutenant general who became a local folk hero when he led search and rescue and evacuation after Hurricane Katrina and later founded the GreenARMY, a coalition of environmental groups fighting against pollution in the Gulf region.

The Local reports that the Equipe d'Action group has filed legal proceedings against the US sugar daddy site, run by Brandon Wade.

In 1892, however, white settlers found themselves under constant threat of being shot and scalped, playing a defensive game against the local «savages» — terrifyingly illustrated in «Hostiles»» opening scene, in which a group of Comanches ride up to a homestead and slaughter all but Rosalee, who barely escapes with her own life.

Among them: an administrator called meetings to decide what to do about students wearing Confederate flag apparel; a principal banned the student newspaper from covering a controversial issue, only relenting when the local media reported the story; and a student Bible group, prohibited from distributing fliers on campus unless the word prayer and any Biblical quotations were eliminated from the flier, filed suit against a principal.

A union - led coalition of local and national groups has launched a campaign against Ohio's charter school program, hoping to stir up enough controversy to make charter schools an election issue.