Immigration
One lawmaker said detainees at Delaney Hall in Newark are being given small portions of food that “very often” contain maggots.
4 weeks ago
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
Listen 0:54About 300 protesters demanded to see the governor as they called attention to conditions inside of Delaney Hall in Newark.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:55Judge 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
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
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
Listen 0:49Gov. 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
Listen 1:10City 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
Listen 51:40Ask 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
Listen 50:15Federal authorities say they have received tips that the businesses are illegally hiring undocumented immigrants.
2 months ago
Listen 1:03Philadelphia 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
Listen 1:28In 2021, Delaware County’s detention center was vacated following explosive allegations of “physical, sexual, and psychological abuse by staff.”
2 months ago
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
The detention centers would overwhelm sewage facilities and exceed available drinking water supply, environmental advocates say.
2 months ago
Listen 0:50Feds 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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