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Immigration Law: Glancing At History

September 19, 2018Means George

President Donald Trump’s dedication to enacting a travel ban was finally approved by the Supreme Court on June 26 after the administration’s third revision of the policy finally passed in a 5-4 vote. It may

Bella Vista

Bella Vista: An Immigrant Himself, Eugene Desyatnik Now Serves As The Bella Vista Neighbors Association President

July 16, 2018Dylan Long

Eugene Desyatnik is the president of the Bella Vista Neighbors Association. Desyatnik, a naturalized citizen hailing from the former Soviet Union, has lived in Center City for more than 12 years, recently moving to Bella

Crime

Immigration Law: Joe Gordon Explains The Ups And Downs And Political Shifts

July 12, 2018Means George

Joe Gordon has been an immigration lawyer since 2012. His office may be based in North Philadelphia at 4719 N. Broad St., but his work takes him throughout the city and the effects are felt

Immigration

Immigration: Lawyer Works to Help Families Like His

September 26, 2014

While the United States had been described as a melting pot of cultural diversity, immigration reform has been a controversial topic due to concerns such as the weak economy and national security. For six years, Steven Larin

Featured Stories

Al Día: Philadelphia Nonprofit Helps the Latino Immigrant Community

March 28, 2013

[vimeo 62800136] A large crowd recently gathered for a rally at Love Park in support of immigration reform. Several organizations including Juntos were involved with the event. One of the key speakers was Miguel Andrade. He

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