Philadelphia

On November 26, 2013, New Sanctuary Movement held an “un-Thanksgiving” dinner outside of Philadelphia’s City Hall. While there’s still deportation, we say: no THANKS no GIVING! 

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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On October 5, Philadelphia joined 180 other cities in the national day for immigrant dignity and respect. We rallied at Love Park and marched to the ICE building where we demanded an immediate end to deportations. 

NSM invites you to an “un-barbecue” party on Wednesday, July 3 at 12pm at the Liberty Bell!  While Philadelphia gets ready to celebrate July 4, we demand liberty and justice for all Philly’s immigrants by ending police/ICE collaboration! All are welcome to join NSM’s members and supporters fasting and praying with the 40 Days of …

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[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqAkjMID_rA?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=http://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque&w=500&h=281] Day 4 of 40 Day Fast for Immigration Justice: “I appeal to our Mayor and to our local government to put forth an effort to dispense with the negative response to our immigrants. They are our brothers and sisters in Christ. They have a right to live in this world as anyone else …

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[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjjSDzPx9IA?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=http://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque&w=500&h=281] As we get closer and closer to the kick-off of NSM’s 40 Days Campaign, Claudio, Tamara, and Nacho say a little about their reasons for fasting and extend an invitation to everyone to join NSM’s 40 Days Campaign! En cuanto se acerca el empiezo de la Campaña de 40 Dias, Claudio, Tamara, y …

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