
Immigration
Masked immigration agents are spurring fear and confusion across the U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security says federal agents arresting immigrants are hiding their faces for their own safety. Legal advocates say the practice undermines trust.
4 days ago
Stricter immigration policies and rising fear are taking a toll on the mental health of Latino families in Delaware, many of whom face barriers to care and support.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:13What’s next for birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court’s ruling
The legal battle over President Trump’s move to end birthright citizenship is not over, despite the administration’s victory Friday limiting nationwide injunctions.
2 weeks ago
The charges stem from a congressional oversight visit at Newark's Delaney Hall facility on May 9. Mayor Ras Baraka also was arrested the same day.
3 weeks ago
Justice Department official suggested ignoring court orders on deportations, whistleblower claims
The whistleblower's claims about Emil Bove come a day before he is set to face lawmakers for his confirmation hearing to become a federal appeals court judge.
3 weeks ago
U.S. resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts
The State Department says officers will be on the lookout for posts and messages that could be deemed hostile to the U.S. government, culture, institutions or principles.
4 weeks ago
Montgomery County prohibits its employees from cooperating with ICE, barring legal requirements
The policy includes protocol for how county employees should interact with federal immigration agents.
4 weeks ago
Officials arrest 1 of 2 detainees still missing from New Jersey immigration facility
New Jersey's U.S. Sen. Andy Kim said the detainees escaped from Delany Hall in Newark by breaking a wall and escaping from a parking lot.
4 weeks ago
‘No Kings’, ICE raids, Minnesota assassination, more: Political news roundtable
We discuss the news of the past week with Solomon Jones, Philadelphia Inquirer columnist and WURD radio host, and lawyer and columnist Christine Flowers.
Air Date: June 16, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:06Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities
In a social media post Sunday, the president called on ICE officials “to achieve the very important goal of delivering the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History.”
4 weeks ago
‘No Kings’ demonstration in Philadelphia attracts thousands to protest Trump administration
Organizers designated Philadelphia as the lead city in a movement spanning the nation, with over 2,000 protests planned.
1 month ago
Listen 1:18Delaware lawmakers move bills limiting cooperation with federal immigration agents to a floor vote
Delaware police trade unions oppose legislation limiting cooperation between local and federal immigration agencies.
1 month ago
Authorities are looking for four detainees who escaped from the New Jersey facility. There were reports of a possible uprising and disorder at the facility Thursday night.
1 month ago
Judge issues a temporary ruling against Trump using the National Guard in LA
The White House could appeal the injunction issued by the judge but the decision in a federal court is a setback for President Trump.
1 month ago
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, in an interview Wednesday in The Washington Post, said Trump should not send troops to a weekend protest scheduled in Philadelphia.
1 month ago