WESTCHESTER COUNTY (WABC) -- Congressman Mike Lawler announced that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will reverse its recent cancellation of naturalization ceremonies in Rockland and Westchester counties and across New York State.

The decision comes following Lawler's letter to USCIS Director Joseph Edlow and subsequent calls with Director Edlow.

"After raising this issue directly with USCIS and speaking to Director Edlow, I'm pleased to share that the agency will reverse its decision and allow naturalization ceremonies in Rockland and Westchester to resume immediately," stated Congressman Lawler. "Our communities are strengthened by the contributions of new citizens every single day."

On Wednesday, executives in Westchester County called on federal officials to reinstate

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