Immigration
Immigrants Seek PA Driver’s Licenses
The Patriot-News reports: “With discussions of comprehensive immigration reform stalled, if not dead, in Congress, a group of undocumented immigrants rallied at the state Capitol […]
Nutter to Limit Police Cooperation With Immigration Officials
The Daily News reports that Mayor Nutter will sign an order tomorrow limiting the Philadelphia Police Department’s cooperation with federal immigration officials. Bottom line: It’s […]
Al Jazeera Profiles Philly Businesses Owned by Undocumented Immigrants
Al Jazeera English’s Duarte Geraldino profiles a North Philly bakery, which is notable in one way: It’s owned by undocumented immigrants.
Daryl Metcalfe’s “English-Only” Bill Hurts Philly
Once again, Daryl Metcalfe is screwing with Philadelphia. That may not be an obvious implication of the Butler Republican’s decision this week to introduce an […]
Interview: Should Philly Welcome or Deport Undocumented Immigrants?
Nicole Kligerman is a community organizer for the New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia, a coalition of faith-based organizations that welcome and work with immigrants to […]
Nutter to Curtail Police Cooperation With Immigration Authorities
The Inquirer reports that Mayor Nutter is on the verge of signing an order that would greatly curtail Philadelphia’s cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Under […]
Christie Delays Public Signing of Immigrant Tuition Bill
CBS New York reports that Chris Christie has delayed a public ceremony in which he’d sign a bill offering in-state tuition to the children of […]
Are Mexicans the New Chinese?
With the debate over immigration reform reaching a crescendo on Capitol Hill, it’s easy to imagine that the issue of who we let into the […]
Senate Passes Immigration Reform
The Senate passed a sweeping immigration overhaul today, 68-32, a large enough margin to overcome a Republican filibuster. The Senate bill provides a 13-year path […]
Racial Profiling Reportedly Rampant During Delaware Valley Traffic Stops
It’s no secret that states like Arizona and Alabama have used routine traffic stops as opportunities to identify illegal immigrants for deportation. That it appears […]
Philly Reverend Will Deliver Invocation at Obama’s Inaugural Lunch
North Philly Rev. Luis Cortes, who is based at 5th Street in Hunting Park, will deliver the invocation at President Obama’s inaugural luncheon today. Cortes, […]
Obama Order Lets South Philly Immigrant Stay in America
When Congress failed in 2010 to pass The Dream Act—giving children of illegal immigrants a path to citizenship—President Obama took action on his own, saying […]
Would Arizona Police Stop Jennifer Lopez for ID?
Picture this: A-list actress Jennifer Lopez and All-Star third baseman Alex Rodriguez are hanging out at a Phoenix club, dancing and drinking with friends after […]
When It Comes to Cuba, America Is Stuck in 1959
The recent Ozzie Guillen saga has proven one thing: In Florida, it’s always 1959—and possibly will be forever. Never mind that it’s the 21st century, […]
Who’s Gonna Pick the Tomatoes?
The cover story in the latest issue of Bloomberg Business Week is headlined, “Why Americans Won’t Do Dirty Jobs.” It relates what’s happened in Alabama […]