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Immigration

Mike Johnson
Politics & Policy

House GOP wants proof of citizenship to vote, boosting an election-year talking point

The GOP is using Democratic opposition to the bill as fuel for Trump’s claims that Democrats have encouraged the surge of migrants so they can get them to register and vote.

12 months ago

Larry Krasner at a podium
Courts & Law

Philly DA vows to prosecute criminals regardless of the immigration status of the victim

After the conviction of a carjacker who targeted a victim from Brazil, DA Larry Krasner says his office will prosecute crimes no matter the victim's status.

12 months ago

Organizers lead a discussion activity on Bucks County's immigrant community members' needs and ideas at an event at the Mercer Museum on May 29, 2024
Community

Bucks County immigrants brainstorm, advocate for more welcoming policies

Suggestions from the “big listening campaign” will be passed on to county officials.

1 year ago

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A doctor uses a hand-held Doppler probe on a pregnant woman
Health

What’s stopping some immigrants from accessing prenatal care — and what Philly’s health system can do about it

Years later, the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant policies have continued to sow fear and confusion among immigrants in need of health care.

1 year ago

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Philly's Italian Market
Science

Nearly 20 years after Geno’s ‘Speak English’ fracas, the Italian Market has become a hub of linguistic diversity

A study of more than 3,000 signs shows how immigrants are transforming three Philly neighborhoods.

1 year ago

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MSNBC host and correspondent Ali Velshi joins us to talk about his new memoir, A Small Act of Courage, which is about his family history and how it was shaped by ideas of social justice and democracy.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Ali Velshi on ‘Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy’

MSNBC host and correspondent Ali Velshi joins us to talk about his new memoir about his family history and how it was shaped by ideas of social justice and democracy.

Air Date: May 7, 2024 12:00 pm

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The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Community

Delaware’s 14,000 immigrants eligible for naturalization face complex path to citizenship

Of the state’s 100,000 immigrants, only 14,000 are eligible for naturalization. Here’s a look at some of the complex legal hurdles.

1 year ago

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sign at a polling place
NPR
Politics & Policy

Some cities allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Their turnout is quite low

Noncitizen voting has emerged as a national flashpoint this election year.

1 year ago

MIke Johnson speaking with Donald Trump standing behind him
NPR
Politics & Policy

Republicans aim to stop noncitizen voting in federal elections. It’s already illegal

The myth that immigrants are exerting undue influence on American elections has been floating around U.S. politics for more than 100 years.

1 year ago

Sign on a border wall
Politics & Policy

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.

1 year ago

Scene from Bridging Blocks event
Community

Bridging Blocks has Philadelphians focused on dispelling myths around immigration

Context and understanding was at the heart of Bridging Blocks’ latest talk, which addressed border policy and immigration during an election year.

1 year ago

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Shown is the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the Philadelphia skyline as seen from the Cramer Hill Waterfront Park in Camden, N.J., Wednesday, April 20, 2022.
Community

Pew State of the City: Immigrants make up the largest percentage of Philly’s population since the 1940s, report finds

As a “reemerging gateway,” immigrants have driven Philadelphia’s overall population growth in recent decades.

1 year ago

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A basket of decorated eggs
Arts & Entertainment

How did Pa. become the ‘gateway’ to Easter egg decorating? A Glencairn Museum exhibit explains

The art form introduced by the Pennsylvania Dutch and shared by other German and Eastern European immigrants continues to be practiced by Pennsylvania artists today.

1 year ago

Aerial view from above of Texas National Guard soldiers are seen guarding the U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas.
NPR
Courts & Law

What to know about SB 4, the Texas immigration law in the courts now

The controversial law would allow Texas law enforcement officers and judges to arrest and deport people in the country illegally.

1 year ago

FILE - Migrants who crossed the Rio Grande and entered the U.S. from Mexico are lined up for processing by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Sept. 23, 2023, in Eagle Pass, Texas. A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, lifted a stay on a Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally, while a legal battle over immigration authority plays out. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

How Immigration Shapes America, Dance Legend Rennie Harris

Immigration at our Southern border has become a central issue in the 2024 election. Our guest makes the case for why immigrants are a win for the country.

Air Date: March 20, 2024

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