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    • Trump’s halt on refugees leaves Pa. families fearful for loved ones overseas: ‘There is no hope’

    By Jeff Gammage and Julia Terruso Published on February 19, 2025 PHILADELPHIA — American embassy specialist Mohibullah Hasrat was evacuated… MORE

    ‘The Baby Bureau’ delivers 10,000th bundle of joy to those in need

    By Matteo Iadonisi Published on January 27, 2025 WARMINSTER, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — The Baby Bureau in Bucks County packages diapers, clothes,… MORE

    At Philly’s ‘Trump preparedness’ hearing, immigration advocates push for greater protections

      By Kristin Hunt Published on January 22, 2025 As public comment opened at Philadelphia City Council’s hearing Wednesday morning, the leader… MORE

    Mass deportation threatens PA economy, workforce stability

    By Danielle Smith Published on January 15, 2025 With President-elect Donald Trump set to take office on Monday, a Pennsylvania… MORE

    Election Reflections As the Executive Director of HIAS Pennsylvania

    One of the big takeaways from the election: “It’s the economy stupid”. Only this time, it isn’t that the loser… MORE

    Philadelphia City Council Members Join Immigration Advocates to Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Pennsylvania Immigrant Family Unity Project

    (Oct 1, 2024) – As part of Welcoming Week across the nation, Philadelphia’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and the Pennsylvania… MORE

    Cathryn Miller-Wilson’s Remarks During 2024 Freedom Week Naturalization Ceremony

    July 1, 2024 | 10:30 AM United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Ceremonial Courtroom   Good… MORE

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    When “Never Again” Becomes “Here We Go Again”

    Remembering the Jewish refugees who were turned away 85 years ago, as the President’s recent Executive Order repeats our fateful… MORE

    Another First for Philadelphia

    By Cathryn Miller-Wilson Published January 23, 2024 In December 2023, outgoing Mayor Jim Kenney signed a bill making Philadelphia first… MORE

    Guest Commentary: Need Workers? Hire a migrant

    By Cathryn Miller-Wilson PUBLISHED JANUARY 16, 2024 Not long ago, a weary asylum seeker named Ana arrived in Philadelphia after… MORE