Immigration
Camden schools brace for potential ICE operations
The school district will host an online workshop to teach families about their rights, as the Trump Administration authorizes immigration enforcement at schools.
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The strike is part of a “Week of Action” running through Valentine's Day in Philadelphia to show the value of immigrants.
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Listen 1:09Some First State districts have adopted protections for undocumented students, but advocates want state-level action to protect all students.
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Listen 2:44Philadelphia Superintendent Watlington reaffirms immigrant student protections by school board
Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. reaffirms the 2021 sanctuary schools policy, emphasizing safe spaces for all students amid renewed immigration raids.
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Protesters gathered outside Philly’s ICE field office after advocates reported the operation.
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Listen 1:25Efforts are being ramped up to help New Jersey immigrants taken into custody by ICE. Many do not know they have constitutional rights.
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Listen 1:26Churches have a long history of being safe havens — for immigrants and others
A Princeton sociologist said since the U.S. didn't welcome those fleeing Cold War–era regimes, "churches [and] synagogues declared themselves to be a sanctuary to refugees."
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Days into the new Trump administration, worries spike amid a show of force on immigration
As Trump touts deportation efforts, waves of worry have reverberated around the U.S. — including in New Jersey, where officials said immigration agents made illegal arrests.
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What are your rights as an immigrant in Philly? Here’s what to know
No matter what your legal status is, you have certain rights in interactions with law enforcement.
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FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by Trump during his first week back in office
President Trump, who returned to office Jan. 20, has wasted no time setting a new agenda, relying on false and misleading information to support several of his initiatives.
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Newark, N.J. mayor condemns ICE raid on local fish market, calls it unconstitutional
Newark, N.J. Mayor Ras Baraka says there can be disagreements about immigrants, but everyone must respect and follow the U.S. Constitution.
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Listen 0:58A group that supports immigrants in South Jersey is launching Rapid Response ICE watch teams and holding Know Your Right community workshops.
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Listen 1:19How will Philly’s suburban counties respond to the Trump administration’s immigration policies?
Even local officials who speak out in support of immigrant communities say county policies are limited in scope and impact.
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Listen 1:24Philadelphia’s Office of Immigrant Affairs executive director resigns as Trump takes office
Amy Eusebio will leave her position Friday after serving in the executive director role since 2019.
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Listen 1:02New Jersey leads effort to challenge Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship
N.J. Attorney General Matt Platkin said Tuesday that he’s leading a group of 22 states, D.C. and the city of San Francisco in filing a lawsuit blocking Trump’s order.
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