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Immigration

Tres agentes de ICE afuera de un edificio
Education

‘Tienen miedo’: estudiantes inmigrantes en Delaware temen perder su refugio seguro en la escuela en medio de las nuevas medidas represivas de Trump

Distritos han adoptado protecciones para los estudiantes, pero los defensores quieren que se tomen medidas a nivel estatal para proteger a todos los estudiantes.

5 months ago

A flag bearing Temple University's logo flies at half-staff.
Community

Temple University student arrested, suspended for impersonating ICE agent

Temple student Aidan Steigelmann is charged with impersonating a public servant and has been placed on interim suspension by the university.

5 months ago

Listen 0:46
Three ICE agents outside a building
Education

Camden schools brace for potential ICE operations

The school district will host an online workshop to teach families about their rights, as the Trump Administration authorizes immigration enforcement at schools.

5 months ago

State Sen. Sharif Street
Community

Philly immigrant groups call for general strike on Super Bowl Sunday in protest of Trump admin policies

The strike is part of a “Week of Action” running through Valentine's Day in Philadelphia to show the value of immigrants.

5 months ago

Listen 1:09
Three ICE agents outside a building
Education

‘They’re scared’: Immigrant students in Delaware fear losing their safe haven at school amid new Trump-era crackdown

Some First State districts have adopted protections for undocumented students, but advocates want state-level action to protect all students.

5 months ago

Listen 2:44
Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington
Education

Philadelphia Superintendent Watlington reaffirms immigrant student protections by school board

Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. reaffirms the 2021 sanctuary schools policy, emphasizing safe spaces for all students amid renewed immigration raids.

5 months ago

Protesters hold a cross and signs reading ALL ARE WELCOME and IMMIGRANTS DESERVE DIGNITY
Community

Advocates react to reported ICE operation in North Philly: ‘They cannot come and persecute our families’

Protesters gathered outside Philly’s ICE field office after advocates reported the operation.

5 months ago

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an ICE agent wears a vest reading POLICE ICE
Community

N.J. immigrant support groups are scrambling to help the growing number of immigrants picked up in ICE quota raids

Efforts are being ramped up to help New Jersey immigrants taken into custody by ICE. Many do not know they have constitutional rights.

5 months ago

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A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent watches as undocumented immigrants are loaded onto a plane
Community

Days into the new Trump administration, worries spike amid a show of force on immigration

As Trump touts deportation efforts, waves of worry have reverberated around the U.S. — including in New Jersey, where officials said immigration agents made illegal arrests.

5 months ago

Dozens rallied at City Hall on Dec. 10, 2024, calling on Philadelphia elected officials to reaffirm sanctuary city protections for undocumented residents. (Emily Neil/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

What are your rights as an immigrant in Philly? Here’s what to know

No matter what your legal status is, you have certain rights in interactions with law enforcement.

5 months ago

President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene in Swannanoa, N.C., Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Politics & Policy

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by Trump during his first week back in office

President Trump, who returned to office Jan. 20, has wasted no time setting a new agenda, relying on false and misleading information to support several of his initiatives.

5 months ago

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer is seen from behind.
Community

Newark, N.J. mayor condemns ICE raid on local fish market, calls it unconstitutional

Newark, N.J. Mayor Ras Baraka says there can be disagreements about immigrants, but everyone must respect and follow the U.S. Constitution.

6 months ago

Listen 0:58
Matthew J. Platkin speaks
Politics & Policy

A judge blocked Trump’s executive order eliminating birthright citizenship. New Jersey immigrants are still fearful

A group that supports immigrants in South Jersey is launching Rapid Response ICE watch teams and holding Know Your Right community workshops.

6 months ago

Listen 1:19
a person holds a sign reading IMMIGRANTS BUILT AMERICA
Community

How will Philly’s suburban counties respond to the Trump administration’s immigration policies?

Even local officials who speak out in support of immigrant communities say county policies are limited in scope and impact.

6 months ago

Listen 1:24
Amy Eusebio speaks
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia’s Office of Immigrant Affairs executive director resigns as Trump takes office

Amy Eusebio will leave her position Friday after serving in the executive director role since 2019.

6 months ago

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