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Immigration groups rally Mayor Parker to defend sanctuary city protections


Published on 2024-12-10 07:01:13 - MSN
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  • Immigration activists are pressuring Mayor Cherelle Parker to reaffirm and expand Philadelphia's sanctuary city policies. Why it matters: President-elect Trump has pledged mass deportations, and his incoming "border czar,

The article from MSN discusses how immigration advocacy groups in Philadelphia are rallying behind Mayor Cherelle Parker to maintain the city's sanctuary city policies. These policies, established under former Mayor Jim Kenney, limit the city's cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, aiming to protect undocumented immigrants from deportation fears. Despite Parker's campaign promise to review these policies, advocates are urging her to uphold them, emphasizing the importance of these protections for fostering trust between immigrant communities and local law enforcement. The groups argue that sanctuary policies are crucial for public safety, economic stability, and community integration, highlighting the potential negative impacts of any policy reversal on the city's diverse population.

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