Immigration

The protesters called for workers to join a general strike started in Minnesota against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

The officer who shot Alex Pretti is an eight-year Border Patrol veteran, federal officials said.

Pennsylvania's governor said that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's "clear abuses of power are only creating danger in our communities."

Federal immigration officers have shot and killed a man in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters in a city already shaken by another fatal shooting weeks earlier.

Advocates estimate ICE has detained at least 140 people in Montco since the crackdown began. “What people are seeing in Minnesota,” said one resident, “is happening here."

The directive, established in 2018, survived legal challenges. Murphy feared codifying it would not have the same chances in court.

"If King were alive today," said Rev. Gregory Holston, "he'd be right out here with us."

Fears of an intensified crackdown in Philadelphia have sparked increased interest about how to interact with immigration enforcement agents and document ICE activity.

Parady La died Jan. 9 while in ICE custody. La was hospitalized after being held at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia.

The “Know Your Rights” trainings, which have served over 1,000 people, provide information and tactics. Residents say they’re needed and useful.

Federal immigration officers have been in the city since mid-December, according to an immigrant advocacy group.

Newly elected Sheriff Danny Ceisler said the county is “not a sanctuary county,” and its Department of Corrections will continue to share information with ICE.

Krasner also defended Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, who got national attention last week when she said she would "bring the smoke" against ICE.

The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance.

The legislation now heads to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk for consideration.