Philadelphia officials met Wednesday to reinforce the city's responsibilities and policies on immigration and address the limits of their power compared to the federal government in light of recent executive orders signed by President Trump early into his second term.

January 21, 2025. Immigrant and civil rights groups have filed the first lawsuits challenging executive orders U

Some of President Trump's executive orders on immigration pave the way for his plan to conduct what he is calling the largest deportation operation in American history. If these deportations happen, they could impact the future of the American economy.

The House will vote on an amended version of the Laken Riley Act on Wednesday, two weeks after it initially passed the bill.

The bill would allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to arrest and detain undocumented immigrants accused of theft-related crimes.

Almost one year after Laken Riley’s murder in Athens, the bill bearing her name could soon pass its final Congressional vote Wednesday and head to President Donald Trump’s desk.