Immigration
Pa. immigrant rights group claims victory in midterm
An advocacy group for Latino and immigrant rights in Pennsylvania is claiming victory in Tuesday's midterm elections.
6 years ago
With artwork, Philadelphia muralist brings support for immigrant families to Harrisburg
A large, vibrant mural depicting the eyes of a woman and her son has been temporarily installed on the verticals of the Pennsylvania Capitol building’s west-facing steps.
6 years ago
After Trump-era rise in citizenship petitions, naturalized immigrants may be force at polls
Citizenship petitions spiked around Trump's election. Will naturalized immigrants be a midterm election force?
6 years ago
Listen 4:40A Democratic wave in Congress could change immigration policy
With days to go before the midterm elections, President Trump has tried time and again to turn the nation's attention to immigration with headline-grabbing moves.
6 years ago
‘We have to keep going:’ A day with the migrant caravan
"The only way to get ahead is to make sacrifices," said Joel Eduardo Espinar, on the 15th day of their journey.
6 years ago
Philly branch of group vilified by synagogue shooter pivots as U.S. cuts refugee program
Under President Trump, refugee resettlement in the U.S. has dwindled significantly. HIAS and other groups have taken the hit to their mission and their long-term stability.
6 years ago
Birthright citizenship: Trump’s latest sideshow distraction
6 years ago
Lynsey Addario: photos of love and war
Air Date: October 30, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:55Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen visits new border wall in California
The Trump administration's plan calls for the troops to be in place by Tuesday — one week before Election Day.
6 years ago
Living in Philly without English
Air Date: October 25, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Chesco man arrested at green card interview released after 9 months in detention
6 years ago
Haverford College sues Trump admin. over crackdown on lapsed student visas
More than one in ten of the 1,300 students enrolled at the 185-year-old Quaker institution have student visas.
6 years ago
U.S. apprehended record number of migrant families at southwest border
More than 161,000 migrant family members were apprehended or found inadmissible at the Southwest border in FY 2018, which ended last month.
6 years ago
Trump says he’s reducing Central American aid over migrants
President Trump said Monday the U.S. would begin "cutting off, or substantially reducing" aid to three Central American nations over a migrant caravan heading to the U.S.
6 years ago
As border restrictions tighten, some experts see migrant caravans growing in size
As border restrictions have tightened, the journey for migrants has become more expensive and dangerous, increasing incidences of extortion and trafficking.
6 years ago