Immigration
Indonesian parents arrested after two decades in Philly, freed on bond after ICE detention
They now likely have a legal path to staying in the U.S.
4 years ago
A tale of 2 migrations: Before and after new Trump policies
One Salvadoran family’s migration to the United States over the past year illustrates the profound effect policy changes in the U.S., Mexico and Central America are having.
4 years ago
ICE has twice denied requests to tour the Berks County Residential Center, where people are being kept for months while they await administrative hearings.
4 years ago
N.J. could be the next state to allow driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants
New Jersey debates whether one should need to prove legal residency in the state in order to get a driver’s license.
4 years ago
Schools teach refugee, migrant kids skills to succeed in U.S.
International flags flutter at Valencia Newcomer School, where more than 200 children from around the world are learning English skills and American classroom customs.
4 years ago
Woman living in sanctuary at North Philly church fasting for Thanksgiving to protest ICE
Carmela Apolonio Hernandez has been living in sanctuary for almost two years since ICE tried to deport her family. She begins fasting today in protest.
4 years ago
Advocates challenge Trump administration plan to let states and towns block refugees
The White House wants to give local officials the power to block refugee resettlement in their backyards. But immigrant advocates say the executive order violates federal law.
4 years ago
Democratic primary debate: round five
We discuss the fifth democratic presidential primary debate, the candidates, the issues discussed and their performances.
Air Date: November 21, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:05The Supreme Court heard oral arguments last week on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which provides protections for immigrant children.
Air Date: November 20, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 48:59A young immigrant has mental illness, and that’s raising his risk of being deported
When José moved his family to the United States from Mexico nearly two decades ago, he had hopes of giving his children a better life.
4 years ago
As border apprehensions decline for 5th consecutive month, migrants change too
The number of people apprehended by U.S. authorities, either attempting to cross the border illegally or presenting themselves at a port of entry, has declined.
4 years ago
Split Supreme Court appears ready to allow Trump to end DACA
The nine-member court's decision is expected by June, at the height of the 2020 presidential campaign.
4 years ago
Ahead of DACA hearing, ‘Dreamers’ set to rally in D.C.
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if the Obama-era immigration decision — which affects 4,700 Pennsylvanians — was an executive overreach.
4 years ago
Justices take up high-profile case over young immigrants
The Supreme Court is taking up the Trump administration’s plan to end legal protections that shield 660,000 immigrants from deportation.
4 years ago
Hundreds rallied outside the Statehouse to push lawmakers to join 13 other states and Washington, D.C. in extending licenses to undocumented immigrants.
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