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Teachers sue over Trump’s immigration crackdown, saying students are staying home
High school teachers in Pennsylvania said some students stopped showing up in the spring, fearful they would be arrested on campus.
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Rutgers University Law School receives $100,000 to support its pro bono program
Students, under the careful guidance of their professors, serve as attorneys for low-income residents facing immigration, housing and other issues.
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Listen 0:46The three Democratic justices argued that partisanship does not guide their decisions. They face an unprecedented effort to unseat them.
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Listen 1:27Philly gun dealers must post new signs warning against the ‘straw purchase’ of weapons
The regulation mandates signs be posted in all gun shops to warn shoppers that buying guns for those not allowed to have them is a crime.
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Listen 1:06Judge orders full restoration of SEPTA service, but fare increase can continue
A consumer rights activist and two other riders sued SEPTA, calling the service cuts discriminatory and saying the agency exaggerated the crisis to lobby for more funding.
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The week’s scheduled round of SEPTA fare hikes, service cuts are on pause
A Friday ruling by a Common Pleas Court judge means the week’s expected steep fare hike and cuts in Regional Rail service are postponed.
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New Jersey’s massive American Dream mall sued for selling clothes on a Sunday
Officials in Paramus argue that the mall's retailers have been open on Sundays for nearly a year, despite promises to comply with the law.
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Grid operator PJM is under increasing scrutiny over rising electricity costs. Lawmakers want a clearer look at how the nonprofit operates.
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Listen 1:13Philadelphians fighting FDR Park renovation can continue their case in city court, judge says
It’s a procedural win for opponents of the renovation, who argue turf athletic fields and a new tidal wetland will radically change the park.
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Listen 1:07ICE investigating 15 Delaware businesses suspected of employing undocumented immigrants
Gov. Matt Meyer said his administration plans to fight what he called “government intrusion” by the Trump administration.
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Listen 1:05Arrest made in Grays Ferry mass shooting that left 3 people dead; more suspects still being sought
The victims who were killed have been identified as 23-year-old Zahir Wylie, 19-year-old Jason Reese, and 24-year-old Azir Harris.
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Owners of cargo ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge sue company that built vessel
The lawsuit filed in federal court in Pennsylvania last week alleges negligence in the design of a critical switchboard on the ship.
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A recent raid in Montgomery County prompted legislation similar to bills proposed in other states. ICE’s acting director has defended the practice of wearing masks.
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Listen 1:16Encore Series and Philadelphia Orchestra end lawsuits. Encore takes the blame
After filing a lawsuit against the orchestra, the mea culpa from the Philly Pops’ parent company may be its last gasp.
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Listen 1:18N.J. law banning immigration detention contracts overturned by U.S. appeals court
The 2-1 ruling means the private prison firm CoreCivic Corp. can continue to operate the Elizabeth Detention Center.
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