Immigration
Desperate for care, patients face the threat of ‘medical deportation'
Hospitals are legally required to care for undocumented patients in emergencies. But when a patient is too sick to be discharged, some turn to a controversial practice.
3 months ago
Listen 11:30House 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.
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
Bucks County immigrants brainstorm, advocate for more welcoming policies
Suggestions from the “big listening campaign” will be passed on to county officials.
4 months ago
Listen 1:16Years later, the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant policies have continued to sow fear and confusion among immigrants in need of health care.
4 months ago
Listen 1:07A study of more than 3,000 signs shows how immigrants are transforming three Philly neighborhoods.
5 months ago
Listen 1:13Ali 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
Listen 49:47Delaware’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.
5 months ago
Listen 1:27Some cities allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Their turnout is quite low
Noncitizen voting has emerged as a national flashpoint this election year.
5 months ago
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.
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago
Listen 1:03As a “reemerging gateway,” immigrants have driven Philadelphia’s overall population growth in recent decades.
6 months ago
Listen 1:10How 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.
6 months ago
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.
7 months ago