
Immigration
Where do New Jersey’s Democratic governor candidates stand on immigration?
Not every candidate is talking much about immigration, and what works with a blue state's primary voters won't automatically translate as a blueprint for Democrats elsewhere.
4 weeks ago
The Emanet family met with U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross and other officials after the matriarch of the family was released from a detention center in N.J.
1 month ago
Listen 1:17Once-routine immigration check-ins become high-stakes calculations as some are detained
In Philadelphia, an Ecuadorian man released by ICE in January was detained at his appointment in February. His lawyer said all that changed was who occupied the Oval Office.
1 month ago
The Trump administration pushes again to restrict birthright citizenship. What does that mean?
Here is a look at birthright citizenship, what Trump has said about it and the prospects for ending it.
1 month ago
Burlington County Library reopens cafe in partnership with Special Services School District
Students at the Transitions School will learn job skills and earn work experience operating the cafe at the library system’s Westampton branch, officials said.
1 month ago
Listen 1:17Judge orders release of New Jersey restaurant owner detained by ICE on a $7,500 bond
A federal judge ruled that Emine Emanet can be released from immigration detention on $7,500. She could be reunited with family by Wednesday.
1 month ago
The short history of Trump’s tariff chaos — and more that happened this week
It was a week that saw not only more twists in the tariffs saga but also Trump's big Hill address, the suspension of aid to Ukraine, more firings at agencies, and more.
1 month ago
Students and educators urge Philly school leaders to marshal resources for immigrant students
The repeal of a federal ban on immigration enforcement in schools by President Donald Trump has stoked fears about what it could mean for the community.
2 months ago
City Council members call on ICE to release ‘lifelong Philadelphian’ in detention
Sereyrath Van was only 4 years old when he came to Philadelphia from a refugee camp in Thailand. Van is now waiting to be deported to a country he has never been to.
2 months ago
Listen 1:10Haddon Township residents and officials rally behind restaurant owners arrested by ICE
Celal and Emine Emanet were taken into custody because of their immigration status, which has been in limbo for years.
2 months ago
Listen 1:07Immigration officials say everyone living in the U.S. illegally must register. What does that mean?
Each person must register and provide their fingerprints and address, the statement says, and parents and guardians of anyone under age 14 must ensure they are registered.
2 months ago
Judge blocks Trump immigration policy allowing arrests in churches for some religious groups
A federal judge found that the Trump administration policy could violate their religious freedom and should be blocked while a lawsuit challenging it plays out.
2 months ago
Fears heightened as ICE detains several people in Chester County
Video from the Facebook group ¿Qué Pasa, Kennett Square? shows federal agents outside of a tire shop on Baltimore Pike taking people away in handcuffs.
2 months ago
No foul play suspected in ICE van fire in Philadelphia
Social media users have baselessly accused left-wing extremists of setting fire to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement van in Philadelphia.
2 months ago
The impact of the Trump immigration crackdown in our region
The threat of mass deportation has caused fear and confusion among immigrant communities and now some people are too scared to go to work or school.
Air Date: February 19, 2025 12:00 pm
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