
Immigration
Migrant youth go from children’s shelter to adult detention on their 18th birthday
When children cross the border without their parents, they're sent to federal shelters until caseworkers can find them a home. But everything changes when they turn 18.
6 years ago
N.J., Del. among states claiming hardship over wall funds. Can they prove it?
The Trump administration's decision to use emergency powers to secure funds for a border wall has drawn a legal challenge from 16 states, including New Jersey and Delaware.
6 years ago
Penn student’s documentary examines the media’s role in the refugee crisis
In “Shattering Refuge,” Sonari Chidi speaks to refugees, asylum-seekers, officials and journalists in Kenya, Jordan, and the United States.
6 years ago
U.S. agency tightens immigration rules to spotlight child marriage
The Department of Homeland Security has announced new guidelines to track child marriages among immigrants in the United States.
6 years ago
Legal resident sues central Pa. judge over wedding day detainment
The ACLU said Pennsylvania Judge Elizabeth Beckley violated Alexander Parker's civil rights with unlawful detention, interfering with the right to marry, and discrimination.
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U.S. court: Feds can’t withhold funds from sanctuary cities
The ruling echoes others that block the department from withholding funds to cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration agencies.
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Congress awaits final border bill with shutdown deadline looming
Spending negotiators may have reached an agreement on an outline to avoid a government shutdown, but the final legislation is still incomplete.
6 years ago
Inside the largest and most controversial shelter for migrant children in the U.S.
Thousands of migrant children arrive at the Southern border every month without their parents. The government sends many of them to an intake shelter in South Florida.
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Pa. State Police now limited in flagging undocumented immigrants to ICE
The state police just implemented a policy banning some of the most egregious behavior exposed in an investigation last year.
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With her attendance at State of the Union address, Victorina Morales intends to send a message about immigration.
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ICE failed to hold detention center contractors accountable, report finds
According to the report, ICE found 14,000 deficiencies between October 2015 to June 2018 but only issued two fines.
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ICE force-feeding detainees on hunger strike
Force-feeding raises ethics issues for medical professionals who work inside ICE facilities.
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How do employers hire undocumented immigrants and what are the laws surrounding this practice? Also, we hear about Trump's use of undocumented labor on his properties.
Air Date: January 30, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Across Pa., feds detaining undocumented immigrants at unrelated court hearings
The study confirmed at least one recent court-related arrest in 13 counties across the state.
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Fear of deportation or green card denial deters some parents from getting kids care
In Texas, researchers studying the issue say it's a major reason why more children are going without health insurance.
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