Tag: immigration
U.S. border arrests fall in March, bucking seasonal trends amid increased enforcement in Mexico
The March arrest tally is one of the lowest of Joe Biden's presidency after a record high of nearly 250,000 in December.
2 months ago
Senate border security talks grind on as Trump invokes Nazi-era ‘blood’ rhetoric against immigrants
“They’re poisoning the blood of our country,” Trump said about the record numbers of immigrants coming to the U.S. without immediate legal status.
6 months ago
In a 14-1 vote, Philadelphia becomes first city to deem ‘medical deportation’ unlawful
After a three-year campaign, immigrant advocates are one step closer to banning the practice of medical deportation.
6 months ago
40 dead in fire at Mexico migrant center near U.S. border
Migrants fearing deportation set mattresses ablaze at an immigration detention center in northern Mexico, according to the Mexican president.
1 year ago
Philadelphia preparing for possible arrival of migrants from Texas
Officials called the situation "fluid," adding that Texas officials have not coordinated with the City of Philadelphia.
2 years ago
Philly Welcoming Awards honor those who help immigrants and refugees feel at home
The new awards honor city workers and those in the community who help newcomers make the transition to Philadelphians.
2 years ago
Migrants sue Florida governor over Martha’s Vineyard flights
The lawsuit alleges that the migrants were told they were going to Boston or Washington, “which was completely false," and were induced with perks.
2 years ago
Migrants in Texas trailer tragedy died seeking better lives
Families of the more than 60 people packed into a tractor-trailer and abandoned in Texas have began to confirm their worst fears.
2 years ago
46 migrants found dead in abandoned trailer in San Antonio
It’s among the deadliest of the tragedies that have claimed thousands of lives in recent decades as people attempt to cross the U.S. border from Mexico.
2 years ago
Texas halts truck inspections that caused border gridlock
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has repealed his traffic-clogging immigration order that backed up commercial trucks at the U.S.-Mexico border this week.
2 years ago
Berks Co. immigrant detention center reopens as women-only facility
A Berks County detention center for immigrant families has reopened, this time detaining only adult women, according to immigration attorneys.
2 years ago
Teenage photographers taught to speak their minds in ‘Young Americans’
Teenage photographers were mentored by immigration photojournalist Ada Trillo to express their own lives through pictures.
2 years ago
Liberians seeking green cards face time crunch. Advocates seek deadline extension
Local members of the Liberian community and immigration attorneys say thousands of people could miss out if the Dec. 20 deadline is not extended.
3 years ago
Some states dropping ‘dehumanizing’ terms for immigrants
California and Colorado this year banned state agencies from using the word “alien” to refer to immigrants who entered the U.S. without permission.
3 years ago
Biden: Families of separated children deserve compensation
Raising his voice, Biden said that regardless of the circumstances, people who had their children taken under the Trump administration’s policy should be remunerated.
3 years ago