Immigration
How will Philly’s suburban counties respond to the Trump administration’s immigration policies?
Even local officials who speak out in support of immigrant communities say county policies are limited in scope and impact.
3 months ago
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Philadelphia’s Office of Immigrant Affairs executive director resigns as Trump takes office
Amy Eusebio will leave her position Friday after serving in the executive director role since 2019.
3 months ago
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New Jersey leads effort to challenge Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship
N.J. Attorney General Matt Platkin said Tuesday that he’s leading a group of 22 states, D.C. and the city of San Francisco in filing a lawsuit blocking Trump’s order.
4 months ago
Trump plans 10 sweeping actions on border security on Day 1. Here’s what we know
Trump campaigned on border security promises, and he and his allies argue that his electoral win is an endorsement of his upcoming actions on the issue.
4 months ago
The state’s ACLU chapter hopes to prepare residents for potential policies under the incoming Trump administration.
4 months ago
Trump will begin his presidency in delicate position, poll finds
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows that Americans' support for President-elect Donald Trump's top priorities is split, despite his claims of a mandate for his agenda.
4 months ago
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Immigrants in Philly stress about their futures under Trump
Lacking clear information, they believe rumors or gird for deportation.
4 months ago
‘We have not forgotten’: Philly’s Mexican, Latino communities celebrate Las Posadas
In Mexico, Guatemala and other parts of Latin America, Las Posadas are nightly celebrations in the nine days leading up to Christmas Day.
5 months ago
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Undocumented immigrants and supporters in Philly rally for help from the Biden administration
The group wants the Biden administration to take steps to dismantle the U.S. deportation system before Trump takes office.
5 months ago
Philly welcomes Palestinian refugee for medical treatment
After losing an arm in a bombing, a Palestinian girl is receiving humanitarian aid and care at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia.
5 months ago
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The Welcoming Center receives $1M to expand its work throughout Pa.
The center plans to offer programming for immigrant communities in Chester and Montgomery counties, as well as other parts of the commonwealth.
5 months ago
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Dozens rally, call for Mayor Cherelle Parker to reaffirm Philly’s sanctuary city protections
In the face of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations, advocates are rallying support for immigrant communities in Philadelphia.
5 months ago
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“We know the future will be better because you are sharing the present with us,” said HIAS’ executive director.
5 months ago
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Foreign nationals propel U.S. science. Visa limits under Trump could change that
The incoming Trump administration is likely to crack down on the H-1B visas used by tech companies and research institutions to hire top talent from other countries.
6 months ago
Trump promised the ‘largest deportation’ in U.S. history. Here’s how he might start
Andrew Selee of the Migration Policy Institute tells NPR that President-elect Donald Trump could begin his focus on newer arrivals and other immigrants on shaky legal grounds.
6 months ago