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Philadelphia’s ICE Policy Under Fire | Philadelphia News
The Justice Department is escalating its legal fight against Philadelphia’s “ICE Out” laws, now targeting a new ordinance that bans city agencies from honoring immigration detainers — requests that would allow federal agents to detain suspects even after local arrest. This move follows a prior lawsuit over Philadelphia’s mask ban for law enforcement, and comes as ICE sent 26 detainers since the ordinance took effect — 15 of which were ignored, releasing individuals charged with serious crimes. The department argues these laws undermine federal immigration enforcement, while the city insists…
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