So far five unscheduled buses carrying more than 200 immigrants from Texas have pulled up in Philadelphia, targeted by the Texas governor because it’s a sanctuary city.
PHILADELPHIA — 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.
Being a “sanctuary city” means different things in different places, but in Philadelphia, a major aspect is that local police officers do not help ICE round up, arrest, and remove undocumented immigrants. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a public health emergency and New York City Mayor Eric Adams a state of emergency to help handle the influx of thousands of people. Philadelphia city and immigrant leaders are considering asking for state and federal aid with more buses expected to arrive from Del Rio, Texas.
Many who have come here have fled danger to seek freedom and opportunity. “If we had to uproot our lives and our families to create a better future,” said Laila Sadat, the city deputy communications director, “we would hope that others would treat us with dignity and respect.” Only hours after taking office in January 2016, Kenney restored a policy that barred almost all cooperation between city law enforcement and federal immigration agents.
Nearly a year of litigation and a four-day trial resulted in U.S. District Judge Michael Baylson ruling for Philadelphia in June 2018, saying that city policies were reasonable, rational and equitable.
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