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We Win Phila City Council Resolution to #StopTheRaids

Philadelphia – On Thursday, January 28, Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution condemning the Obama Administration’s recent deportation raids focused on Central American refugees. The resolution was sponsored by Councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez with Councilwoman Helen Gym as the co-sponsor. The resolution passed 16-1, with only Councilman Brian O’Neil voting against. Councilmembers Quinones Sanchez, Gym, …

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Jason Jensen, Apprentice

BREAKING NEWS: Mayor Nutter Prioritizes Politics Over Immigrant Communities!

For Immediate Release: Friday, November 13, 2015 Mayor Nutter Prioritizes Politics Over Immigrant Communities Who: The Philadelphia Family Unity Network, The Shut Down Berks Coalition, Immigrant leaders, Advocates, Community Organizations, Lawyers and Religious Leaders What: Press Conference When: Monday, November 16th, 11am Where: North side of City Hall, Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA – November 20th, 2015 …

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City Council unanimously votes to hold public hearing on police-ICE collaboration

Philadelphia, PA—November 21, 2013 — For the first time in Philadelphia’s history, City Council voted unanimously to hold public hearings on the collaboration between the Philadelphia Police Department and Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE). The resolution calling for the hearings was introduced by Councilmember Kenney and approved by all members.  Also, on the same morning, Councilmember Quinones-Sanchez introduced a bill that would supply …

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