City Politics: New Sanctuary Movement Responds To ICE “Safe City” Raids With Prayer
New Sanctuary Movement, an interfaith immigrant justice organization, held a prayer vigil and Sukkot ritual outside of the Philadelphia offices of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Thursday, October 5, in response to what ICE has titled “Operation Safe City.” The operation targeted individuals in sanctuary cities across the United States, culminating in a […]
Al Dia: Organization Stands Up Against Anti-Immigration Legislation
With a sweep of anti-immigration legislation in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, Tamara Jimenez, a volunteer at the New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia, said it’s time for immigrants in the city to get informed and stand up for themselves. The organization is planning an event to help raise awareness and pressure the public to stop copycat anti-immigration […]