Philadelphia holds "Trump preparedness hearing" after recent executive orders on immigration
Philadelphia officials met Wednesday to reinforce the city's responsibilities and policies on immigration and address the limits of their power compared to the federal government in light of recent executive orders signed by President Trump early into his second term.
At Philly's 'Trump preparedness' hearing, immigration advocates push for greater protections
With harsher policies looming, community groups told City Council that the city and its schools must stand up to ICE.
As Trump administration's deportation efforts ramp up, Philadelphia holds "preparedness hearing"
Philadelphia officials met Wednesday to reinforce the city's responsibilities and policies on immigration but also address the limits of their power compared to the federal government in light of recent executive orders signed by President Trump early into his second term.
Trump's mass deportation plan has Philadelphia immigration community nervous
A man from Indonesia who lives in South Philadelphia fears he won't be able to get a green card with Mr. Trump back in office.
Philadelphia’s Office of Immigrant Affairs executive director resigns as Trump takes office
Philadelphia’s executive director of the Office of Immigrant Affairs has resigned in the wake of sweeping actions taken by President Donald Trump during his first days in office.
Philadelphia City Council to hold hearing on immigration policy as Trump takes office
According to a city spokesperson, the Parker administration's stance on the issue of immigration in Philadelphia has remained unchanged since the November election.
Philadelphia’s director of immigrant affairs resigns days into Trump administration
The head of Philadelphia’s Office of Immigrant Affairs has resigned and will leave Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration this week, a departure that comes as the city’s immigrant community is grappling with a new presidential administration that has promised a mass deportation.
City Council explores how Philadelphia is prepped to challenge changes implemented by the Trump administration
Nearly a dozen people testified at a City Council hearing about how changes in the White House will be felt in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia City Council plans "Trump preparedness hearing" following early executive orders
Philadelphia City Council's "Trump preparedness hearing" follows the president's executive orders that have caused anxiety and fear among immigrants and members of the LGBTQ+ community in the region.
Mayor Parker’s administration says Philly’s sanctuary city policy remains despite threats from Trump
Philadelphia City Council held its first "Trump preparedness hearing" Wednesday after President Donald Trump signed sweeping ...
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ICE Raids in Philly: How will city respond to Trump's executive orders
Members of Philadelphia City Council are assuring the immigrant and LGBTQ communities the city has laws to protect them in advance of potential action by the Trump Administration while suggesting ...
Live updates: Trump administration cancels refugee resettlement ‘until further notice,’ stranding thousands
President Donald Trump used executive order to Jan. 6 pardon rioters. He's also looking to lay off federal DEI workers, ...
ICE has been freed to make arrests at churches. More immigrants took sanctuary in Philadelphia than anywhere else.
The president's reversal on 'sensitive locations' frees agents to act not just at churches but at schools, hospitals, ...
Allentown, Pennsylvania, mulls ordinance to protect immigrants in response to President Trump's crackdown
Officials in Allentown, Pennsylvania, are considering an ordinance that would ban police from assisting federal immigration officials.
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Philadelphia migrant fugitive wanted for child sexual abuse deported from U.S.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Philadelphia removed Malky Antonio ...
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Sanctuary City Leaders Divided On Cooperation With Trump's Immigration Agenda
The term "sanctuary city" is not an official designation. It refers to a city, county, or municipality that has policies or ...
A man known as ‘Dragon Master’ during a Liberian civil war admitted lying about his past on immigration documents
Laye Sekou Camara admitted that he falsely asserted he'd never been part of a rebel group in the war-torn country.