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Immigration

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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.

7 months ago

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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.

7 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.

7 months ago

President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

The Alien Enemies Act: What to know about a 1798 law that Trump has invoked for deportations

The administration has not identified who was deported, provided any evidence they are gang members or that they committed any crimes in the United States.

7 months ago

Ras Baraka addressing the crowd at a rally
Politics & Policy

Where do New Jersey’s Democratic governor candidates stand on immigration?

Not every candidate is talking much about immigration, and what works with a blue state's primary voters won't automatically translate as a blueprint for Democrats elsewhere.

7 months ago

A restaurant owner previously detained by immigration enforcement officers hugs a neighbor in front of her restaurant
Community

‘[I] didn’t expect that kind of reaction’: N.J. restaurant owner detained by ICE reacts to community support

The Emanet family met with U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross and other officials after the matriarch of the family was released from a detention center in N.J.

7 months ago

Listen 1:17
ICE detaining a person
Community

Once-routine immigration check-ins become high-stakes calculations as some are detained

In Philadelphia, an Ecuadorian man released by ICE in January was detained at his appointment in February. His lawyer said all that changed was who occupied the Oval Office.

7 months ago

A young girl walking down the street holding onto a woman's hand
Politics & Policy

The Trump administration pushes again to restrict birthright citizenship. What does that mean?

Here is a look at birthright citizenship, what Trump has said about it and the prospects for ending it.

7 months ago

Two people prepare sandwiches at the Burlington County Library
Community

Burlington County Library reopens cafe in partnership with Special Services School District

Students at the Transitions School will learn job skills and earn work experience operating the cafe at the library system’s Westampton branch, officials said.

8 months ago

Listen 1:17
Jersey Kebab in Haddon Township, N.J.
Community

Judge orders release of New Jersey restaurant owner detained by ICE on a $7,500 bond

A federal judge ruled that Emine Emanet can be released from immigration detention on $7,500. She could be reunited with family by Wednesday.

8 months ago

Trump shakes hands with people as he enters the senate floor
Politics & Policy

The short history of Trump’s tariff chaos — and more that happened this week

It was a week that saw not only more twists in the tariffs saga but also Trump's big Hill address, the suspension of aid to Ukraine, more firings at agencies, and more.

8 months ago

Advocates hold up signs
Education

Students and educators urge Philly school leaders to marshal resources for immigrant students

The repeal of a federal ban on immigration enforcement in schools by President Donald Trump has stoked fears about what it could mean for the community.

8 months ago

Sereyrath
Politics & Policy

City Council members call on ICE to release ‘lifelong Philadelphian’ in detention

Sereyrath Van was only 4 years old when he came to Philadelphia from a refugee camp in Thailand. Van is now waiting to be deported to a country he has never been to.

8 months ago

Listen 1:10
Muhammed Emenet
Community

Haddon Township residents and officials rally behind restaurant owners arrested by ICE

Celal and Emine Emanet were taken into custody because of their immigration status, which has been in limbo for years.

8 months ago

Listen 1:07
children playing on the beach near the border well which extends into the water
Community

Immigration officials say everyone living in the U.S. illegally must register. What does that mean?

Each person must register and provide their fingerprints and address, the statement says, and parents and guardians of anyone under age 14 must ensure they are registered.

8 months ago

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