Tag: immigration
A lawsuit against Clearfield County could at least pause the establishment of one of the largest and private detention centers in the northeast.
2 years ago
400,000 immigrants in Pa., N.J., and Del. up for citizenship imperiled by setback in Congress
Despite steep odds, advocates are seizing the moment with urgency — fearing a window is closing to normalize the status of millions of immigrants.
3 years ago
Listen 2:20US ramps up plan to expel Haitian migrants gathered in Texas
The Biden administration is nearing a final plan to expel many of the thousands of Haitian migrants who have suddenly crossed into a Texas border city from Mexico.
3 years ago
Pa. Haitian community hails temporary protected status, questions immigration future
Haitians in Pennsylvania are celebrating a move by President Joe Biden’s administration that effectively reverses another immigration policy of former President Donald Trump.
3 years ago
Philly’s growing Latino communities reflect America’s future
The Latino entrepreneurs, families and cultural-bearers breathing new life into Philly neighborhoods offer a glimpse into the future of the United States.
3 years ago
Biden’s executive orders to examine policies affecting thousand of Pennsylvania immigrants
Local immigrants and activists have greeted Biden’s more measured approach with a mixture of hope and cynicism.
3 years ago
Watchdog: DOJ bungled ‘zero tolerance’ immigration policy
The policy resulted in over 3,000 family separations during “zero tolerance” and caused lasting emotional damage to children who were taken from their parents at the border.
3 years ago
Family that became symbol of ‘sanctuary’ movement in Philly returns home
The Thompson family spent two years in “sanctuary” to avoid deportation. Reversing course, ICE now says they can stay in the country.
3 years ago
After summer arrest, advocates push for Delco man’s freedom with #JuanCantWait campaign
Supporters say Juan Chub-Funes, 20, was in the wrong place at the wrong time on May 31, 2020. Police say he was participating in a riot.
3 years ago
Listen 1:34Supreme Court to review two cases involving Trump border policy
Trump's “Migrant Protection Protocols” policy became a key pillar of the administration’s response to an unprecedented surge of asylum-seeking families at the border.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania Immigrant Family Unity Project gets boost from new Vera Institute of Justice program
Vera’s SAFE Initiative launched a Community Grant Program on Sept. 24 that awarded money to 13 organizations nationwide fighting for immigrant representation.
4 years ago
N.J. scraps residency requirement for occupational licenses
The move means immigration status won’t get in the way of otherwise qualified people as they seek professional licenses in New Jersey.
4 years ago
Trump administration won’t accept new DACA applications
The White House anticipates legal challenges.
4 years ago
Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the decision as a court hearing was getting underway on a challenge to the rule.
4 years ago
New rules: Foreign pupils must leave US if classes go online
New federal guidelines say international students will be forced to leave the U.S. or transfer to another college if their schools offer classes entirely online this fall.
4 years ago