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    • The truth about Title 42

    Read “Title 42: Myths and Facts” here. Letter to the Editor: The truth about Title 42 Title 42 is a… MORE

    3 busloads of migrants from Texas arrive in Philadelphia: ‘Very good to be in this town’

    “These are people [who have] traveled on foot through many countries. They’ve fled torture, persecution, and then to arrive, be… MORE

    ‘Immigrant communities are welcome here’: Philly stands strong on sanctuary as Gov. Abbott sends buses from Texas

    “Those years of immigrant-led battles to solidify Philadelphia’s sanctuary standing play an important role now, as the city welcomes bus… MORE

    Weekly Wins Round-up: November 2022

    Dear Friend, Immigrants are our country’s history and our country’s future. They bring with them the promise of what our… MORE

    To Philly from Uganda: ‘Philadelphia is my sweet home’

    “I have met good people here, including at HIAS Pennsylvania, which helps refugees, and have made my home here. A… MORE

    Philadelphia organizations say they’ll be ready to help if migrant buses roll in

    “HIAS Pennsylvania Executive Director Cathryn Miller-Wilson said they would help to get the migrants settled. She added such migrants are… MORE

    Philadelphia City Council Preparing For Potential Migrant Arrivals

    Watch HIAS PA Executive Director Cathryn Miller-Wilson discuss potential migrant arrivals from Texas.

    Philadelphia preparing for possible arrival of migrants from Texas

    “Once the migrants arrive, groups like HIAS Pennsylvania will be providing them with resources. ‘Some of the materials that we’re… MORE

    Philadelphia officials confirm migrants from Texas could arrive by Tuesday

    “Our plan is to help them navigate get to where they need to be,” Executive Director of HIAS Pennsylvania, Cathryn… MORE

    Watch it Now: Ask Me Anything – Political Discourse, the Media, and Immigration: Fact or Fiction

    The 2022 Pennsylvania Senatorial debate highlighted the ramped-up inflammatory anti-immigration rhetoric that gets weaponized during every election cycle.

    Watch our virtual discussion with Charles D. Ellison of WURD and Nick Gourevitch from Global Strategy Group as we cut through the noise and discuss political polling, how polls and media reports inform campaign strategy, and, ultimately, their effect on public perceptions about immigration.