
Immigration
Earlier this month, the Trump administration suddenly terminated student status for more than 1,000 international college students.
2 months ago
Listen 1:24Bucks County sheriff signs agreement with ICE
Sheriff Fred Harran said the agreement will “enhance public safety.” Immigrant rights advocates are pushing back.
3 months ago
Listen 1:41A wall of protection: Delaware lawmakers move to shield immigrant families from federal scrutiny
Proposals would protect immigrant students, families and Driving Privilege Card holders from having personal information shared with federal officials.
3 months ago
Listen 1:46Lawsuit challenges Trump administration crackdown on international students
The suit filed by several American Civil Liberties Union affiliates seeks to represent more than 100 students in New England and Puerto Rico.
3 months ago
Immigration enforcement in the Greater Philadelphia Area
On this episode of Studio 2, we talk to the people involved in cases of detention and deportation and explain sanctuary status and changing immigration policies in our region.
Air Date: April 17, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:16Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in contempt for violating deportation order
The judge warned he could hold hearings and potentially refer the matter for prosecution if the administration does not take action to remedy the violation.
3 months ago
“News of these revocations is unsettling not just for the impacted individuals but for our entire community,” University President John Fry said.
3 months ago
Listen 0:47U.S. says it needs more time to provide information on mistakenly deported Maryland man
Lawyers for the Trump administration say they’re unable to provide information on the location and status of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported.
3 months ago
The state's top federal prosecutor is investigating Gov. Murphy and AG Platkin over an order to local law enforcement to not help federal agents with immigration policing.
3 months ago
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis’ order comes after the Supreme Court said the administration must work to bring back the Maryland man, who was sent to a prison in El Salvador.
3 months ago
How the House’s requirement to prove U.S. citizenship could affect the ability to register to vote
The SAVE Act compels states to reject any voter registration application in which the applicant has not presented “documentary proof of United States citizenship."
3 months ago
‘They’re all worried’: Philly’s 2025 Carnaval de Puebla canceled over concerns of ICE operations
The city’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration attracts roughly 15,000 attendees each year to South Philadelphia.
3 months ago
Listen 1:213 Penn students have had their international visas revoked
The Ivy League university says the termination is unrelated to on-campus protests in 2024.
3 months ago
Montco residents press county to protect immigrants with Welcoming Act
Demands include clear language around legal noncooperation with ICE and a resolution to ensure the Montgomery County Correctional Facility is not used to hold ICE detainees.
3 months ago
Listen 1:04Temple student’s visa revoked at discretion of U.S. secretary of state, university says
"The allegations supporting the revocation are unknown at this time," said President John Fry in a letter, adding that the student has chosen to return home.
3 months ago