U.S. Reps. Scanlon, Lee denied entry to Pa. immigration detention center
The congresswomen were attempting oversight visits in response to detainee’s death and poor conditions
Aug
2025
28
IMMIGRATION
Jul
2025
21
UPDATE: ICE refutes reports that it deported Allentown man to Guatemala
This story has been updated to reflect ICE’s statement refuting that it deported Luis Leon to Guatemala, and to include other discrepancies in the initial reporting on the status of his case.
Jul
2025
17
Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients’ personal data, including addresses, to ICE
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will be given access to the personal data of the nation’s 79 million Medicaid enrollees, including home addresses and ethnicities, to track down immigrants who may not be living legally in the United States, according to an agreement obtained by The Associated Press.
Jul
2025
11
ICE officers detaining Lehigh County residents sparks fear
ICE officers are detaining and arresting immigrants at the Lehigh County Courthouse, angering local residents.
Jul
2025
10
Allegheny County joins immigrant sanctuary lawsuit seeking to block Trump funding cuts
If the new cities and counties are accepted into the lawsuit, there would be a total of 50 localities in 14 states, including Pennsylvania.
Jun
2025
27
Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear
A divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision left unclear the fate of President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship.
Jun
2025
26
Concerns raised in Pa. over ICE raids on farms
The head of Pennsylvania’s Farm Bureau says the Trump-directed raids, “could have devastating consequences for our nation’s food security.”
May
2025
22
Bucks County Commissioners oppose sheriff’s ICE partnership. What now?
Bucks County Commissioners voted along party lines to formalize opposition to county sheriff deputies participating in a controversial Immigrations and Customs Enforcement program.
Apr
2025
7
Central Pa’s Bhutanese Nepali community celebrates restaurant opening after ICE raids
Following ICE raids and deportations by President Donald Trump’s administration, Central Pennsylvania’s Bhutanese Nepali community celebrated the opening of a new restaurant in Swatara Township on Sunday. Community members are asking those living in the Harrisburg area to support their shops and restaurants.
Apr
2025
2
Justin Douglas calls on Trump and ICE to stop deporting Bhutanese refugees from Pennsylvania
A press release issued by Justin Douglas’ office stated that at least one of the Bhutanese refugees recently deported from Pennsylvania has already been arrested by Nepalese authorities while trying to visit family members living in refugee camps.
