Immigration
A quest to conjure Philadelphia’s immigrant past at Pier 53
Pier 53, in South Philly, was the city’s own version of Ellis Island. One woman has made it her business to preserve the stories of immigrants who came through the pier.
8 years ago
Listen 8:58NewsWorks Tonight, June 14, 2018
The joint bid for World Cup went to North America. What are Philly’s chances of landing the games? New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy ...
Air Date: June 14, 2018
Listen 21:59Did European immigrants come to the U.S. ‘the right way’?
How hard was it to immigrate when people coming to the U.S. were more likely to be from Italy than El Salvador?
8 years ago
Listen 8:43Philly mental health experts call for end to separating kids, parents at Mexican border
Separating young children from parents can lead to "disruptive attachment" and increase their risk of developing PTSD, anxiety, depression, and behavioral problems.
8 years ago
House to vote next week on competing immigration bills
House Speaker Paul Ryan's office announced late Tuesday a vote on two immigration bills next week to address the legal status of people brought to the U.S. as children.
8 years ago
Attorney General denies asylum to victims of domestic abuse, gang violence
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is imposing sharp new limits on who can get asylum in the United States
8 years ago
Inside the trial of 3 Guatemalan mothers separated from their children
Three young Guatemalan women went on trial this week at the red-rock federal courthouse in Alpine, Texas.
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ICE to send 1,600 detainees to federal prisons
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it has acquired new space in federal prisons to house immigrant detainees — more than 1,600 beds.
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NewsWorks Tonight, June 7, 2018
We look at the Twitter scandal that prompted Sixers President Bryan Colangelo to resign today. The New Jersey legislature unanimously p ...
Air Date: June 7, 2018
Listen 20:22Pew report: Immigrants give Philly a population boost
Philadelphia — now known, and sometimes targeted, for its immigrant-friendly policies — has reversed a longstanding population decline, thanks to an influx of immigrants.
8 years ago
Listen 2:02NewsWorks Tonight, June 6, 2018
A federal judge prohibits the federal government from penalizing Philadelphia in response to its sanctuary city policy. The Pennsylvania ...
Air Date: June 6, 2018
Listen 29:15Federal judge says Philly’s sanctuary city policies made ‘in good faith,’ delivers blow to Sessions
Mayor Jim Kenney declares U.S. ruling “total and complete victory” for Philadelphia.
8 years ago
Listen 2:25Philly protest, dozens more blast Trump for splitting up families at Mexican border
The Center City protesters were among thousands of immigrant advocates in more than 30 cities who took to the streets to assail the policy.
8 years ago
Guests: Roque Planas, Mae Ngai, Carola Suárez-Orozco “If you are smuggling a child, then we will prosecute you ...
Air Date: May 30, 2018 10:00 am
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