Philly responds to recent federal immigration actions
"Philadelphians will not be bullied or victimized by illegal activity against our residents from any source," District Attorney Larry Krasner said in a news release.
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"Philadelphians will not be bullied or victimized by illegal activity against our residents from any source," District Attorney Larry Krasner said in a news release.
Lawmakers said undocumented immigrants still have rights and encouraged them to reach out to their offices and organizations for resources. However, state and local protections are limited. District Attorney Larry Krasner admitted ICE has the authority to operate in the city.
ICE Philadelphia officials have not released details on the operation, including how many people were detained, if any had criminal records or why the car wash was targeted.
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After an apparent ICE raid at a car wash in North Philadelphia Tuesday morning, immigration advocates protested in Old City.
A Northeast Philadelphia woman from Venezuela is worried about her Temporary Protected Status amid the Trump administration's crackdown.
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One person is in custody as Delaware State Police search for another suspect in an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall.
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One person is in custody as Delaware State Police search for another suspect in an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall.
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Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
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One person is in custody as Delaware State Police search for another suspect in an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall.
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The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
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