
Immigration
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.
3 days 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.
3 days 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.
5 days 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.”
6 days 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week ago
Montgomery County Correctional Facility says it will no longer honor ICE detainers
The facility will hold people for whom ICE has a judicial warrant for up to 24 hours.
1 week ago
Listen 1:25Nearly 400 Los Angeles protesters have been detained or arrested since last Saturday, police say. “No Kings” rallies critical of Trump are planned nationwide this Saturday.
1 week ago
Norristown residents whose family members have been detained by ICE speak out
Advocates are pushing for county commissioners to pass a welcoming act to better protect immigrant residents.
1 week ago
Listen 1:07Philly ICE protest: 15 arrested, several injured after altercation between police, protesters
One witness said a Philadelphia police officer hit a protester “wherever he could” despite the protester not offering any resistance.
1 week ago
Listen 2:07U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal charges from skirmish at New Jersey immigration center
U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver has been indicted on federal charges alleging she “forcibly impeded" immigration officers.
2 weeks ago