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Philadelphia Council adopts ‘ICE Out’ ordinance, bans detainers

4/24/2026

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Philadelphia City Council voted on April 23, 2026, to adopt the “ICE Out” ordinance limiting ICE operations.
The ordinance bans 287(g) agreements, ICE detainer compliance, and local data sharing with federal immigration authorities.
It makes immigration status a protected class and requires judicial warrants for ICE to enter non-public facilities.
Activists from Juntos delivered a petition signed by more than 1,000 people calling for a ban on ICE arrests near courts.

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Story summary

Philadelphia City Council voted on April 23, 2026, to adopt the “ICE Out” ordinance limiting ICE operations.
The ordinance bans 287(g) agreements, ICE detainer compliance, and local data sharing with federal immigration authorities.
It makes immigration status a protected class and requires judicial warrants for ICE to enter non-public facilities.
Activists from Juntos delivered a petition signed by more than 1,000 people calling for a ban on ICE arrests near courts.