Daily News | ‘Immigrant communities are welcome here’: Philly stands strong on sanctuary as Gov. Abbott sends buses from Texas
So far five unscheduled buses carrying more than 200 immigrants from Texas have pulled up in Philadelphia, targeted by Gov. Greg Abbott because it’s a sanctuary city.Because Philadelphia is not just a sanctuary city. It stands among the strongest and toughest sanctuary cities.
“It is a clear and consistent message from the city of Philadelphia that immigrant communities are welcome here,” said Peter Pedemonti, codirector of New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia, which worked round-the-clock to help families in church sanctuary. “The city has stood strong on this.” Immigration advocates call it a cheap political stunt that seeks only to harm and disrupt, but the impact has been real.
“It’s important for people to understand that those coming here have been scrutinized and vetted by border authorities before being allowed to move on,” said Juan Giarrizzo, executive director of Gente de Venezuela in Philadelphia., that it’s a detriment and not a benefit to American society. In fact, major cities like Philadelphia depend on immigrants to grow businesses and jobs.
Today about 200 cities, counties, and states are sanctuary jurisdictions, though many do not use the term. Philadelphia, for instance, officially describes itself as a “Welcoming City,” where newcomers seeking a better life are treated the same as everyone else.
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