Asian Americans United
Coverage of Asian Americans United in the Nexus archive.
- ICE is arresting more people at Philadelphia International Airport, advocates say. Here’s what to know
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has increased arrests at Philadelphia International Airport, detaining at least seven individuals since mid-July, including Iliana Noeli Lick, an Argentine citizen who was detained while traveling to a World Cup match. Advocacy groups report a recent surge in airport detentions, with some detainees having pending asylum cases or applying to change their immigration status.
- Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker needs to do more to enforce ‘ICE Out’ legislation, activists say
Activists from over 60 organizations demanded Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration enforce 'ICE Out' legislation passed in April 2026, highlighting unmet requests for training, signage, and public implementation plans. The legislation aims to restrict U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities, but advocates argue delays in enforcement leave immigrant communities vulnerable.
- Philadelphia’s young people learn to lead on violence prevention and restorative justice
Philadelphia's first youth restorative justice cohort, comprising over 30 participants aged 14-20, completed a year-long training program aimed at violence prevention. The initiative, led by Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia and partner organizations, focuses on community-based conflict resolution for young people and families from immigrant and limited-English backgrounds. Rising youth gun violence and pandemic-related assaults prompted the program's development, emphasizing accountability and healing over criminalization.