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Immigration: The History Of ICE And The Controversy

September 13, 2018 Means George

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as ICE, has recently found itself at the center of national discussions surrounding immigration policy. Locally, Philadelphia’s ICE Field Office, which is the most aggressive in

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Immigration: Councilwoman Helen Gym Calls For Reform, Reflects On City’s Progress

September 5, 2018 Roberts Jennifer

As the daughter of immigrants, Councilwoman Helen Gym has dedicated much of her time in public service as an at-large member of Philadelphia City Council to advocating for the city’s immigrant and refugee communities. Gym

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Immigration: Organization Fed Up with Government Delay on Reform

October 14, 2014

During a sunny afternoon at the White House on June 30, President Barack Obama stood at the podium in the Rose Garden and gave a descriptive argument in front of the media about his immigration bill, blaming the

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