Immigration
Cocktail Tasting, High Prices at the Jersey Shore, World Refugee Day
A James Beard winning mixologist shares drinks. And, families are getting priced out of the Jersey Shore...why is it so expensive? We also celebrate World Refugee Day.
Air Date: June 20, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 43:14Delaware legislation to provide kids health care regardless of immigration status stymied
A bill to offer health care to income eligible kids and those who are pregnant regardless of immigration status is not moving forward.
1 year ago
An 8-year-old girl died after being detained by U.S. Border Patrol
The young girl died in U.S. Border Patrol custody after experiencing a "medical emergency," the agency said. The news underscores concern about the safety of migrants.
1 year ago
Here’s what to expect in the U.S. as Title 42 ends for asylum-seekers
The pandemic restrictions allowed for the quick expulsion of migrants at the border. Now that it's being lifted some officials are expecting a record influx and an impending h
1 year ago
‘You are welcome here’: Philly offers services to latest group of asylum seekers sent from Texas
The city is preparing for another wave of buses as more people are expected to cross the border when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
1 year ago
The Brownsville driver who hit a crowd of asylum-seekers is charged with manslaughter
George Alvarez, 34, faces eight counts of manslaughter and 10 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
1 year ago
Simulation suggests 2020 census missed fifth of noncitizens
During the 2020 census, the Trump administration tried but failed to prevent people in the country illegally from being tallied.
1 year ago
SUV driver hits crowd at Texas bus stop near border; 7 dead
Police say seven people are dead and as many as six are injured after they were struck by a vehicle while waiting at a bus stop outside of a migrant shelter.
1 year ago
’We are so powerful’: Exhibition shows how artists helped shut down Berks immigrant detention center
The Shut Down Berks Coalition has created a touring exhibition of how it successfully closed the federal detention center.
1 year ago
What would Philadelphia’s immigrant communities like to see from the next mayor?
Expanding language access resources, strengthening protective policies, and investing in small businesses are among the priorities.
1 year ago
Listen 1:26New Jersey migrant workers demand unemployment benefits and health care during May Day rally
Undocumented immigrants aren’t eligible for unemployment or for most public health care programs, despite paying taxes.
1 year ago
We Build The Wall founder sentenced to 4 years in prison
Former Trump adviser Bannon was also charged but received a pardon hours before Trump left office. Bannon now faces fresh charges in state court. He says he's innocent.
1 year ago
Immigrants helped by The Welcoming Center in Philly are returning the favor
The Welcoming Center started by offering programs to help immigrants integrate in Philly. Now those immigrants are shaping its future.
1 year ago
Biden moves to expand DACA recipients’ access to government-funded health insurance
HHS will propose an amended definition of "lawful presence" to include recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, the White House said.
1 year ago
Guatemalans in Delaware hope to see improvement back home as they find success in the U.S.
Guatemalans make up 30% of the state’s population of Hispanic or Latino descent. They want to see better education, less crime in their home country.
2 years ago
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