Immigration
Trump calls for military forces on U.S.-Mexico border
President Trump says he wants to use military troops to help secure the U.S. border with Mexico.
6 years ago
Air Date: March 30, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:46With fewer foreign students taking intensive English classes, Philly universities pivot
Administrators of intensive English programs say a kaleidoscope of factors have contributed to the contraction — including the economy and the 'Trump factor.'
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Listen 5:02Sessions pushes to speed up immigration courts, deportations
The attorney general may also limit when judges can grant continuances, and who qualifies for asylum in the United States.
6 years ago
N.J. joins coalition of states challenging census citizenship question
Asking people if they’re U.S. citizens will discourage immigrants from participating in the count, says New Jersey's attorney general.
6 years ago
Murphy wants $2.1M to help N.J. immigrants with legal aid
Poor immigrants facing deportation in New Jersey could get access to legal aid under a $2.1 million cash infusion in Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy's proposed budget.
6 years ago
Trump in Toomey’s corner on penalizing Philly, other ‘sanctuary cities’
'I think they are talking to a certain audience within the country,' says Congressman Dwight Evans, a Philadelphia Democrat.
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Listen 4:27Three at Philly immigrant organization fired after claiming boss outed them to ICE
New Sanctuary Movement says decision to terminate the employees stemmed from their disrespect of the organization's conflict resolution process.
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Immigration advocates warn ICE is retaliating for activism
Activists across the country say they are being targeted by federal immigration authorities for speaking out at protests and accusing the government of heavy-handed tactics.
6 years ago
Women in struggle from both sides of the border
In thinking about International Women's Day last week, I was reminded of the growing strength of women in the Zapatista movement of my native Mexico.
6 years ago
Despite long odds, Brady sponsoring private bill to keep immigrant family in U.S.
'It lets ICE know that we’re paying attention here,' says U.S. Rep. Bob Brady of private bill he's sponsoring.
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Listen 2:32Trump administration moves to reshape who qualifies for asylum
Sessions has intervened in two cases that could have big implications for people who come to the U.S. and seek asylum.
6 years ago
In New Jersey, immigrant activists try to reclaim DACA deadline day
While two court decisions largely invalidated Trump’s deadline, activists held six rallies across New Jersey Monday to mark the occasion and to add a defiant twist.
6 years ago
Jorge Ramos / U.S. attitudes on immigration
Air Date: March 2, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Supreme Court ruling means immigrants could continue to be detained indefinitely
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that immigrants, even those with permanent legal status and asylum seekers, do not have the right to periodic bond hearings.
6 years ago