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Philly Leaders Accuse Trump, Ban ICE on City Property

5/16/2026

Summary

Story summary

Larry Krasner accused U.S. President Donald Trump of waging war on immigrants.
Larry Krasner will provide all available records to the committee by May 18.
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signed six “ICE Out” bills banning ICE on city property.
Sheriff Rochelle Bilal faced activist criticism for allowing ICE at the courthouse after the committee requested six years of immigration communications from agencies and groups No ICE Philly and Asian Americans United.

History

Historical Context

In 1996 President Bill Clinton signed the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act, adding Section 287(g) and expanding expedited removal authority. The law created Immigration and Customs Enforcement within the Department of Homeland Security, which grew to about 20,000 agents by 2005. That enforcement framework now fuels Philadelphia officials and groups opposing ICE ordinances.

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Story summary

Larry Krasner accused U.S. President Donald Trump of waging war on immigrants.
Larry Krasner will provide all available records to the committee by May 18.
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signed six “ICE Out” bills banning ICE on city property.
Sheriff Rochelle Bilal faced activist criticism for allowing ICE at the courthouse after the committee requested six years of immigration communications from agencies and groups No ICE Philly and Asian Americans United.

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