Dutchess, Ulster and Putnam county's naturalization ceremonies — the culmination of becoming an official U.S. citizen — were cancelled for December.

Local leaders, elected officials and advocated gathered in Kingston Friday, Dec. 5, in an attempt to reinstate these ceremonies and push back against the federal government.

Here's what to know about the situation, and the best method for locals to be involved.

Local elected officials, community leaders and advocates came together outside the Ulster County Office Building in Kingston during a brisk morning on Friday, Dec. 5, to stand against cancellations to mid-Hudson Valley naturalization ceremonies and push back against the Trump administration.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, has canceled naturalization ceremon

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