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Immigration

Protesters attempt to block a vehicle from leaving the Delaney Hall Detention Facility during protests
Courts & Law

4 detainees escape from Newark’s Delaney Hall immigration detention center, Department of Homeland Security says

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 year ago

U.S. National Guard officers stand in full gear, with one officer carrying a riot shield, in Los Angeles
NPR
Courts & Law

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 year ago

Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro says Trump shouldn’t deploy troops to Philly protests as LA response divides governors

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 year ago

A sign for the Montgomery County Correctional Facility
Community

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 year ago

Listen 1:25
Protesters gather in Philadelphia for a “No Kings” 50501 rally against the Trump administration
Community

‘No Kings’ protests: What to know about the rallies over Trump’s immigration crackdown across the U.S.

Nearly 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 year ago

Rose De La Luz speaks
Community

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 year ago

Listen 1:07
Protesters call for an end to deportations outside the Federal Detention Center on Arch Street in Philadelphia on June 10, 2025.
Politics & Policy

Philly 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 year ago

Listen 2:07
Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J.
Courts & Law

U.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.

1 year ago

The 11 United States World Cup 2026 host city leaders pose together
Community

World Cup host city organizers acknowledge immigration crackdown may impact next year’s tournament

"We recognize that we’re planning within uncertainty,” said Meg Kane, Philadelphia's host city executive, at a gathering of the 11 U.S. host city leaders.

1 year ago

People holding up signs as they gather at the protest
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia labor unions call for an end to ICE raids nationwide following the arrest of union leader during LA protests

The protest outside Independence Hall follows the arrest of SEIU president David Huerta during protests in Los Angeles over ICE arrests.

1 year ago

Listen 1:43
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer is seen from behind.
Courts & Law

ACLU sues Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran over agreement to assist in ICE arrests

Sheriff Fred Harran said the agreement will improve public safety, but activists and community members disagree.

1 year ago

A woman stands with a sign that reads
Politics & Policy

Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the US, charged with transporting people in the country illegally

The indictment also states that Abrego Garcia was an MS-13 gang member. Abrego Garcia has never been charged with being in MS-13 and has denied membership in the gang.

1 year ago

Nelly Jiménez-Arévalo, Montgomery County's first ever director of immigrant affairs, stands at a podium to speak
Community

Norristown immigrants fearful after ICE raids; Montco officials voice support

Community members continue to call for commissioners to pass a welcoming act and train county employees on how to interact with ICE agents.

1 year ago

Mayor Ras Baraka speaks to supporters and media after a court appearance
Courts & Law

Newark mayor sues New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor after arrest at immigration detention site

Mayor Ras Baraka says the Trump-appointed attorney had pursued the case out of political spite. Baraka was denied entry to Delaney Hall and arrested on May 9.

1 year ago

The Supreme Court of the United States
Courts & Law

Supreme Court lets Trump strip legal protections from 500,000 people, exposing more to deportation

This pushes the total number of people who could be newly exposed to deportation to nearly 1 million.

1 year ago

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