Philly City Council passes ICE Out legislation, limiting ICE operations within the city

The bill package passed during Thursday’s council meeting after being fast-tracked out of committee last week.

Philadelphia now has some of the most stringent policies targeting ICE operations of any city in the U.S. after its City Council passed a package of seven bills aimed at reigning in the conduct of ICE agents and putting up more guardrails between the agency and the city’s immigrant communities.

Safe Healthy Homes Act advances again out of Philadelphia City Council Committee

A final vote for the package is now expected on Thursday, April 16.

After a lawsuit brought by two Philadelphia landlords forced an additional hearing on Monday, March 30, Philadelphia City Council’s Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and The Homeless passed the Safe Healthy Homes Act for a second time.

Anthony “Ant” Rivera, flashes a warm smile and leans in for a tight hug. The 25-year-old filmmaker is revving up for a concert at Taller Puertorriqueño on Feb. 21 to fundraise for  the last leg of production on his film, “La Lengua del Tambor.” The film is an exploration of Afro-Puerto Rican history and identity through the practice of Bomba that simultaneously centers his roots in North Philadelphia. The event is an immersive cultural experience, bringing in local Puerto Rican vendors such as Amy’s Pastelillos and performers such as Los Bomberos de la Calle.