
Immigration
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.
3 months ago
Immigrants in Philly stress about their futures under Trump
Lacking clear information, they believe rumors or gird for deportation.
3 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.
4 months ago
Listen 1:19Undocumented 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.
4 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.
4 months ago
Listen 1:12The 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.
4 months ago
Listen 1:02Dozens 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.
4 months ago
Listen 1:11“We know the future will be better because you are sharing the present with us,” said HIAS’ executive director.
5 months ago
Listen 1:20Foreign 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.
5 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.
5 months ago
“We’re going to have to address urgent needs while doing the long-term work to achieve structural change,” said one organizer. "We are going to need everyone to fight back."
5 months ago
Listen 1:22Local immigration lawyers weigh in on the election’s hot button issue
They push back on the negative portrayal and hearken to our history. “It’s who we are as Americans,” says one.
6 months ago
Vigil at LOVE Park honors Palestinian lives lost in Israel-Hamas war
Families for Ceasefire Philly organized the vigil in front of the LOVE statue, where mourners hung a sign with the words “Gaza."
7 months ago
Walz and Vance go in depth on policy while attacking each other’s running mates in VP debate
Tim Walz and JD Vance criticized each other’s running mates in a vice presidential debate that opened with a discussion of burgeoning domestic and international troubles.
7 months ago
‘A game changer’: AFAHO’s new health center will serve uninsured, underinsured residents in Delco
The clinic will serve non- and under-insured residents, with a specific focus on African and Caribbean immigrants.
7 months ago
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