News & Views

Trump to sign order designating English as the official language of the US

By The Associated Press and Racquel Williams Published on February 28, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC (KYW Newsradio) — President Donald Trump is expected to… MORE

‘I’m really scared’: As immigrant students worry, advocates ask Philly School District for more protections

By Kristen A. Graham Published on February 27, 2025 “I barely see my Hispanic friends because they are not going… MORE

McGill-Gardner: Stoking Fears of Immigrant Victims Undermines Public Safety

by Joanna McGill-Gardner Published on February 25, 2025 Anyone practicing immigration law the last few weeks has been… MORE

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

Watch it Now | Ask Me Anything: The Truth About Immigration with Professor Exequiel Hernandez

The 2024 election is, in large part, all about immigration. Strong opinions are held on both sides – whether immigration helps or hurts the economy, impacts crime, national security and is ultimately beneficial or problematic. But where are the facts?

On October 28, 2024, we were joined by Wharton Professor Exequiel Hernandez for “The Truth About Immigration”, a conversation based on his recent book of the same name. Using decades of research and examples, Professor Hernandez slayed every myth about immigration, unpacked the complex questions that immigration raises, and revealed some startling answers.

For more information about Professor Hernandez’s book, visit https://zekehernandez.net/book/

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