Some Arrochar residents say the people pursuing the American dream didn't come to the U.S. 'the right way.'
On Friday, a bus dropped off the first guests, but then they were moved out after a group of lawmakers and residents sued and a judge issued a temporary restraining order, blocking the city from using the site.CBS New York spoke with some Arrochar residents before Monday's protest began.
"I live five minutes from here and what's going on, it's shameful. These are illegal immigrants. I'm sorry to say they didn't come here the right way and they don't belong here. I mean, we have kids in this neighborhood. There's schools by this neighborhood and, I'm sorry, it's just shameful this is happening," Cheryl Greco said.
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