human-rights

American borders reopen to tourists, but remain closed for those seeking asylum

BY: - November 11, 2021

'All of the migrants that we embrace need open hands, they need for us to fight so their rights are valid,' an advocate said. 'They need a roof over their heads, they need food, the right to healthcare and work.'

COMMENTARY

Philly’s ICE field office is flouts its own agency’s guidance, putting lives in danger | Opinion

BY: - August 8, 2021

The ICE field office in Philadelphia can and must do better. We hope that the Biden administration will ensure that they are following the rules.  

Pa. state prison inmates mount hunger strike, calling for end to solitary confinement

BY: - July 2, 2021

The hunger strike is in response to what advocates call inhumane torture in solitary confinement

COMMENTARY

Trump’s travel ban was wrong the first time. He can’t get away with it again | Opinion

BY: - January 31, 2020

This administration has defied international law, American ideals and common decency in pursuit of bigotry and fear mongering for the president’s own political ends.