
Immigration
Pa., N.J. Republicans fueling petition to bring DACA to House vote
A group of GOP lawmakers might force Congressional leadership's hand and bring a DACA bill to the floor.
7 years ago
Listen 4:37Labor shortages have Pa. farms turning to cumbersome visa program
Some farms are turning to the H-2A visa program, which allows foreign workers to come into the country for seasonal work.
7 years ago
Breaking with Trump’s GOP, Koch brothers praise democrats on immigration
The Koch brothers are going rogue.
7 years ago
During roundtable, Trump calls some unauthorized immigrants ‘animals’
"We're taking people out of the country, you wouldn't believe how bad these people are. These aren't people. These are animals," the president said.
7 years ago
Alex Wagner on identity, ancestry and belonging
Guest: Alex Wagner Until the age of 12, ...
Air Date: May 15, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:46Trump administration doubles worksite investigations to combat illegal immigration
Immigration officials say they have launched more than 3,500 worksite investigations, already doubling the number of cases compared to the previous fiscal year.
7 years ago
Homeland Security Secretary defends separating families of illegal border-crossers
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen defended the administration's "zero tolerance" policy.
7 years ago
New Jersey opens state college financial aid to unauthorized immigrants
The legislation will help hundreds of immigrants who grew up in the state and attended high school in New Jersey for at least three years.
7 years ago
Sessions says ‘zero tolerance’ for illegal border crossers, vows to divide families
"If you cross this border unlawfully, then we will prosecute you. It's that simple," said Sessions.
7 years ago
Trump Administration ends temporary protected status for Hondurans
In a DHS statement, Nielsen said that she is delaying the effective date for termination of TPS for Hondurans for 18 months, until Jan. 5, 2020.
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Bensalem mayor, public safety director send mixed signals on partnering with ICE
Under 287(g) agreements, ICE authorizes local police to do some of the work its agents usually do, such as verifying the immigration status of people they arrest.
7 years ago
Philadelphia’s Carnaval de Puebla makes a grand return
In a flurry of colors and feathers, Philadelphia's Carnaval de Puebla returned to Washington Avenue for a 12th year on Sunday.
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Carnaval de Puebla returns to Philadelphia amid increase in deportations
The traditional Mexican celebration resumes in South Philly after skipping a year.
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Federal judge upholds DACA, calling White House decision to rescind it ‘capricious’
He said that the decision to rescind DACA must therefore be set aside, but he gave Homeland Security 90 days to "better explain its view" that DACA is illegal.
7 years ago
In intense arguments, Supreme Court appears ready to side with Trump on travel ban
The Trump administration's travel ban finally reaches the SCOTUS Wednesday, posing enormous questions involving the structure of the American government and our values.
7 years ago