On September 22, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. The ILC and the city of Malden co-hosted a Swearing-In Ceremony at the Malden Senior Center. Ninety five immigrants became new citizens during the first ceremony of its kind held in Malden.

Preceded by a color guard, the court sat with United States District Court Magistrate Judge Robert B. Collings presiding. Diane Portnoy, The ILC president and CEO, welcomed the new citizens. Her message was followed by the administration of the oath. Malden Mayor Richard C. Howard, and Frank J. Bailey, chief United States bankruptcy judge, district of Massachusetts and member of The ILC board of directors, also made remarks. The ceremony concluded with The ILC students performing America the Beautiful for the new citizens and their guests.

Below are photos that convey the moving events of the day.