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Immigration

Larry Krasner speaks
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Krasner launches national DA coalition to battle Trump, prosecute ICE misconduct

State prosecutors say they are “the most effective tools to preserve democracy.”

5 months ago

Bruce Springsteen appears at the AFI Fest premiere of
Politics & Policy

Bruce Springsteen sings out against Trump in ‘Streets of Minneapolis’

The song describes Minneapolis as "a city aflame" under "King Trump’s private army."

5 months ago

A pen drawing of Alex Pretti is featured prominently in a makeshift memorial at the location where he was killed.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey leaders demand accountability following Alex Pretti’s killing by federal immigration agents

Some lawmakers are calling for abolishing ICE in its present form.

5 months ago

Listen 1:02
Avión de Avelo Airlines
Politics & Policy

Avelo pone fin a sus vuelos para ICE mientras los legisladores de Delaware exigen transparencia a las empresas que se lucran con las deportaciones.

Avelo niega haber tenido nunca un contrato para ayudar a deportar inmigrantes. Sin embargo, los datos de seguimiento de vuelos demuestran que operó vuelos de deportación.

5 months ago

Two South Philadelphians hold signs at a protest against ICE
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Philadelphia council members want to enshrine ‘sanctuary’ status and ban ICE masking

A proposal to restrict ICE activities could clash with Mayor Cherelle Parker’s non-confrontational approach.

5 months ago

Protesters outside City Hall
Politics & Policy

Hundreds march in Philadelphia to protest ICE: ‘We’re not going to let this stand’

The protesters called for workers to join a general strike started in Minnesota against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

5 months ago

Listen 1:04
Federal immigration officers deploy tear gas at protesters
Community

A man fatally shot by a federal officer in Minnesota worked as an ICU nurse, his parents say

The officer who shot Alex Pretti is an eight-year Border Patrol veteran, federal officials said.

5 months ago

Federal agents stand near the site of a shooting
Politics & Policy

After federal immigration agents kill U.S. citizen in Minneapolis, Shapiro, Philly-area Dems decry ICE’s ‘abuses of power’

Pennsylvania's governor said that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's "clear abuses of power are only creating danger in our communities."

5 months ago

Federal immigration officers deploy tear gas after a shooting in Minneapolis
Courts & Law

Man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown, National Guard activated

Federal immigration officers have shot and killed a man in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters in a city already shaken by another fatal shooting weeks earlier.

5 months ago

Advocates and community members hold a vigil outside of Norristown Municipal Hall condemning ICE's actions in Montgomery County.
Politics & Policy

As ICE activity rises, Norristown residents are demanding answers over police coordination: ‘This community is under siege’

Advocates estimate ICE has detained at least 140 people in Montco since the crackdown began. “What people are seeing in Minnesota,” said one resident, “is happening here."

5 months ago

Listen 1:01
Phil Murphy expressively speaking during a press conference
Politics & Policy

Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declines to codify Immigrant Trust Directive

The directive, established in 2018, survived legal challenges. Murphy feared codifying it would not have the same chances in court.

5 months ago

Listen 1:06
Hundreds of protesters gather outside the Philadelphia Immigration Court at 9th and Market streets to call for an end to raids by ICE agents.
Politics & Policy

‘Love thy neighbor’: Invoking King, Philly protesters decry ICE raids and custody deaths

"If King were alive today," said Rev. Gregory Holston, "he'd be right out here with us."

5 months ago

Listen 1:24
the back of A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
Community

Advocacy groups offer guidance on your rights for documenting, interacting with ICE

Fears of an intensified crackdown in Philadelphia have sparked increased interest about how to interact with immigration enforcement agents and document ICE activity.

5 months ago

Parady La, a man who died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, holds the head of a child in a photo
Community

‘Like a father figure’: Family mourns Parady La, Upper Darby man who died in ICE custody

Parady La died Jan. 9 while in ICE custody. La was hospitalized after being held at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia.

5 months ago

Listen 1:05
The “Know Your Rights” trainings
Community
Billy Penn

‘This is not acceptable in Philadelphia’: ICE raid training aims to prep residents for possible encounters

The “Know Your Rights” trainings, which have served over 1,000 people, provide information and tactics. Residents say they’re needed and useful.

5 months ago

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