Immigration
N.J. joins coalition of states challenging census citizenship question
Asking people if they’re U.S. citizens will discourage immigrants from participating in the count, says New Jersey's attorney general.
8 years ago
Murphy wants $2.1M to help N.J. immigrants with legal aid
Poor immigrants facing deportation in New Jersey could get access to legal aid under a $2.1 million cash infusion in Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy's proposed budget.
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Trump in Toomey’s corner on penalizing Philly, other ‘sanctuary cities’
'I think they are talking to a certain audience within the country,' says Congressman Dwight Evans, a Philadelphia Democrat.
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Listen 4:27Three at Philly immigrant organization fired after claiming boss outed them to ICE
New Sanctuary Movement says decision to terminate the employees stemmed from their disrespect of the organization's conflict resolution process.
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Immigration advocates warn ICE is retaliating for activism
Activists across the country say they are being targeted by federal immigration authorities for speaking out at protests and accusing the government of heavy-handed tactics.
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Women in struggle from both sides of the border
In thinking about International Women's Day last week, I was reminded of the growing strength of women in the Zapatista movement of my native Mexico.
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Despite long odds, Brady sponsoring private bill to keep immigrant family in U.S.
'It lets ICE know that we’re paying attention here,' says U.S. Rep. Bob Brady of private bill he's sponsoring.
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Listen 2:32Trump administration moves to reshape who qualifies for asylum
Sessions has intervened in two cases that could have big implications for people who come to the U.S. and seek asylum.
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In New Jersey, immigrant activists try to reclaim DACA deadline day
While two court decisions largely invalidated Trump’s deadline, activists held six rallies across New Jersey Monday to mark the occasion and to add a defiant twist.
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Jorge Ramos / U.S. attitudes on immigration
Guests: Daniel Hopkins, Jorge Ramos Journalist JORGE RAMOS ...
Air Date: March 2, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Supreme Court ruling means immigrants could continue to be detained indefinitely
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that immigrants, even those with permanent legal status and asylum seekers, do not have the right to periodic bond hearings.
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Two towns, two approaches to immigration enforcement in Pa. Which is safer?
Experts can't say whether it's safer to keep ICE at arm's length with "sanctuary" policies or to work closely with federal immigration officers.
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Listen 3:54Supreme Court declines to take DACA case, leaving it in place for now
The U.S. Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a setback over the DACA program, which shields hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation.
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With ‘meaningless’ DACA deadline looming, immigrant groups in Pa. regroup
On Sept. 5, the Trump administration announced an end to DACA. He also issued an ultimatum to Congress: create a permanent law by March 5.
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Un-sanctuary: Some Pa. police departments pull closer to ICE
It’s normal for police departments to cooperate with U.S. law enforcement, but ICE has repeatedly attempted to enlist local police in carrying out immigration arrests.
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