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Immigration

Temple Campus
Community

More Temple student visas have been revoked as the university says it’s feeling the effects of federal funding cuts

“News of these revocations is unsettling not just for the impacted individuals but for our entire community,” University President John Fry said.

5 months ago

Listen 0:47
A woman stands with a sign that reads
Courts & Law

U.S. says it needs more time to provide information on mistakenly deported Maryland man

Lawyers for the Trump administration say they’re unable to provide information on the location and status of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported.

5 months ago

Alina Habba speaks
Courts & Law

U.S. Attorney Habba investigating New Jersey governor, attorney general over immigration enforcement policy

The state's top federal prosecutor is investigating Gov. Murphy and AG Platkin over an order to local law enforcement to not help federal agents with immigration policing.

5 months ago

Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia of Maryland, speaks at a news conference
Courts & Law

Federal judge directs Trump administration to take all available steps for return of mistakenly deported man

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis’ order comes after the Supreme Court said the administration must work to bring back the Maryland man, who was sent to a prison in El Salvador.

5 months ago

Voting booths set up on election day
Politics & Policy

How the House’s requirement to prove U.S. citizenship could affect the ability to register to vote

The SAVE Act compels states to reject any voter registration application in which the applicant has not presented “documentary proof of United States citizenship."

5 months ago

Carnaval de Puebla
Community

‘They’re all worried’: Philly’s 2025 Carnaval de Puebla canceled over concerns of ICE operations

The city’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration attracts roughly 15,000 attendees each year to South Philadelphia.

5 months ago

Listen 1:21
A University of Pennsylvania sign
Community

3 Penn students have had their international visas revoked

The Ivy League university says the termination is unrelated to on-campus protests in 2024.

5 months ago

A sign in Norristown explains in Spanish your rights when interacting with immigration enforcement agents
Politics & Policy

Montco residents press county to protect immigrants with Welcoming Act

Demands include clear language around legal noncooperation with ICE and a resolution to ensure the Montgomery County Correctional Facility is not used to hold ICE detainees.

6 months ago

Listen 1:04
A flag bearing Temple University's logo flies at half-staff.
Politics & Policy
6abc

Temple student’s visa revoked at discretion of U.S. secretary of state, university says

"The allegations supporting the revocation are unknown at this time," said President John Fry in a letter, adding that the student has chosen to return home.

6 months ago

Devlin Robinson
Courts & Law

Pa. Senate passes bills to alert ICE of crimes, restrict bail options for some defendants

The measures now move to the Democratic-controlled House, where they can expect tough sledding.

6 months ago

Mahmoud Khalil at a protest
Courts & Law

Mahmoud Khalil’s lawyers appear in New Jersey court over jurisdiction of Columbia activist’s case

“No matter what happens in court, what’s most important is for all of us to keep up the pressure," said Ramzi Kassem, one of Khalil's lawyers, after the hearing.

6 months ago

Juntos protests outside U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Philadelphia
Community
Billy Penn

As some immigrants mull leaving country, Philly advocacy group says stay, but plan

Juntos and legal aid nonprofits are working to help community members develop family preparedness plans.

6 months ago

Lots of people walking around on a closed busy street
PlanPhilly
Community

Immigration is driving Philadelphia’s population gains, Census data shows

Philadelphia added thousands of residents between 2023 and 2024, a notable change after losing population for several years in a row, U.S. Census data shows.

6 months ago

Listen 0:50
Mahmoud Khalil at a protest
Courts & Law

Federal judge transfers Columbia student activist Mahmoud Khalil’s case to New Jersey

Khalil, 30, a legal U.S. resident with no criminal record, was detained by federal immigration agents March 8 for participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

6 months ago

Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts speaking at the University of Nebraska Lincoln
Courts & Law

Roberts rejects Trump’s call for impeaching judge who ruled against his deportation plans

The flashpoint for the latest controversy was deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador, which is being paid by the U.S. to imprison them.

6 months ago

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