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Immigration

Protesters and media are thrown on the road by ICE agents outside the Delaney Hall detention during a protest on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Newark, N.J. Inside the facility, detainees carried out a labor and hunger strike for days over alleged living conditions.
Politics & Policy

Congress members say conditions dire at New Jersey detention center facing protests, reported hunger strike

One lawmaker said detainees at Delaney Hall in Newark are being given small portions of food that “very often” contain maggots.

4 weeks ago

Exterior of Moshannon
Community

Pennsylvania advocates call on ICE to release Moshannon detainee for medical treatment

Izzy Aly, a Florida resident and Egyptian national, was detained in December 2025. His medical condition requires “urgent” care, according to a coalition of advocates.

4 weeks ago

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Mikie Sherrill, Andy Kim and others at Delaney Hall
Community

New Jersey Gov. Sherrill denied access to North Jersey immigration detention center as hunger strike enters fourth day

About 300 protesters demanded to see the governor as they called attention to conditions inside of Delaney Hall in Newark.

4 weeks ago

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia and his wife, center, hold hands as people rally in support of him at a news conference outside federal court
Courts & Law

Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported

Abrego Garcia's mistaken deportation to El Salvador last year became an embarrassment for President Donald Trump’s administration when it was ordered to return him to the U.S.

1 month ago

Un oficial del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de EE. UU.
Courts & Law

“Absurdo”: Juez federal de Delaware fustiga el último intento del estado de retener registros de empleados en una investigación de ICE

El gobernador Matt Meyer ha prometido “combatir el exceso de autoridad federal”. Ahora quiere que el tribunal de apelaciones de Filadelfia suspenda la orden.

1 month ago

A Trenton Police car is parked in the street at night with it's siren flashing
Politics & Policy

Trenton, New Jersey, wants to prohibit local police from assisting ICE

The council president described the proposal as the most comprehensive effort to date in addressing issues related to immigration enforcement.

1 month ago

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the back of A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
Courts & Law

‘Preposterous’: Delaware federal judge castigates state’s latest bid to withhold employee records in ICE probe

Gov. Matt Meyer has vowed to “fight federal overreach.” Now he wants the appeals court in Philadelphia to pause, and then overturn, the order.

1 month ago

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Politics & Policy

City roundup: school closures, Uber tax, ICE bills

We're diving into the top local news stories impacting Philadelphians.

Air Date: May 5, 2026 1:00 pm

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Politics & Policy

Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 04/30/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us to tackle issues like the long-awaited Port of Wilmington expansion, rising unemployment, and the rollout of legalized marijuana.

Air Date: April 30, 2026 8:00 pm

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Side by side photos of Matt Meyer and Colm F. Connolly
Courts & Law

‘Fight federal overreach’: Delaware appeals federal judge’s order to surrender wage records for 15 businesses to ICE investigators

Federal authorities say they have received tips that the businesses are illegally hiring undocumented immigrants.

2 months ago

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Rue Landau and Kendra Brooks hugging in Council chambers after the vote
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council passes landmark ‘ICE Out’ legislation

The package of seven bills restricting federal immigration enforcement activities in Philadelphia will now go to Mayor Cherelle Parker’s desk, backed by a veto-proof majority.

2 months ago

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The exterior of Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center.
Community

Delco is backing a regional youth detention center, 5 years after abuse allegations shuttered its own

In 2021, Delaware County’s detention center was vacated following explosive allegations of “physical, sexual, and psychological abuse by staff.”

2 months ago

Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

ICE treatment of international travelers cited in boycott of Philly conference

More than 2,000 have signed a petition critical of July mathematics meet-up.

2 months ago

An ICE agent stands outside a warehouse
Community

2 environmental organizations seek to join legal fight against ICE’s plans for warehouse detention centers in Pa.

The detention centers would overwhelm sewage facilities and exceed available drinking water supply, environmental advocates say.

2 months ago

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side-by-side photos of Matt Meyer and Judge Colm F. Connolly
Courts & Law

‘They will be exposed’: Delaware must surrender wage records for 15 businesses targeted by ICE investigation, federal judge rules

Feds say they are conducting a criminal probe after receiving tips that the companies are illegally employing undocumented immigrants.

2 months ago

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