Public Safety

Police Chiefs Across the County Reluctant to Take On Immigration Enforcement

Last week, the Police Executive Research Forum released a report on the relationship between local law enforcement and immigration.

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Immigration News

PICC calls on PA legislators to reject AZ approach

This morning, a handful of state legislators in Harrisburg will announce an anti-immigrant bill modeled on Arizona's new law.

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Immigration News

Philadelphia Executive Order on Immigration Status and Services

On November 10, 2009 Philadelphia's Mayor Nutter signed an executive order about immigration status, as part of the Philly Counts press conference to promote participation in the 2010 Census.

Know Your Rights Community Education Booklet

Community Know Your Rights booklet produced by Casa de Maryland with Detention Watch Network and the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild.

Conozca Sus Derechos - Community Education Booklet

Spanish Version of the Community Know Your Rights booklet produced by Casa de Maryland with Detention Watch Network and the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild. 

Interacting with the Philly PD becomes more troubling for undocumented immigrants

Immigration and Customs Enforcement now has access to Philly police data, and immigrant communities are increasingly fearful of interaction with law enforcement.  Regan is quoted in this City Paper article, as is Bill Johnson of the Police Advisory Commission.

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PICC News

PICC Reaffirms Opposition to the Real ID Act

PICC joins with the ACLU of Pennsylvania to Oppose the Real ID Act, citing major changes to immigration law, burden on states, and the unintended impact on asylum seekers.

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