Immigration

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

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

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

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

Federal immigration officers have been in the city since mid-December, according to an immigrant advocacy group.

Newly elected Sheriff Danny Ceisler said the county is “not a sanctuary county,” and its Department of Corrections will continue to share information with ICE.

Krasner also defended Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, who got national attention last week when she said she would "bring the smoke" against ICE.

The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance.

The legislation now heads to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk for consideration.

Over the past year, the agency has more than doubled its workforce of officers and agents, while its budget has nearly tripled.

Demonstrators rallied at Center City detention center in cold rain, condemning the ICE agent who killed Renee Nicole Good.

Demonstrations come as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security pushes forward in the Twin Cities with what it calls its biggest-ever immigration enforcement operation.

“Taste of Exile” is a pop-up virtual reality experience that links immigrant labor to a real taco.

Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed less than a mile from where George Floyd was killed by police in 2020.

District Attorney vows to prosecute any federal agents who commit crimes in Philadelphia.