Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition

Reports

2019 Welcoming Schools Report

Last updated Feb 18 2020    

This report and resources provide a snapshot of the experiences of immigrant and refugee students and parents in school districts across Pennsylvania.  This report is designed to help guide educators and school administrators in creating and evaluating policies and practices at their schools. School districts are encouraged to use this report and the Welcoming Schools […]

2020 Welcoming Schools Report!

Last updated Jan 27 2021    

This report and resources provide a snapshot of the experiences of immigrant and refugee students and parents in school districts across Pennsylvania. This report is designed to help guide educators and school administrators in creating and evaluating policies and practices at their schools. School districts are encouraged to use this report and the Welcoming Schools […]

A Changing Landscape: Pennsylvania Counties Reevaluate Policies on Immigration Detainers

Last updated Sep 8 2019    

We are excited to announce the release of A Changing Landscape: Pennsylvania Counties Reevaluate Policies on Immigration Detainers, a report by the Sheller Center for Social Justice on immigration detainer policies across Pennsylvania. According to this report, about half of Pennsylvania counties no longer hold individuals in local jails at the request of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after they are otherwise eligible to be released.

Fulfilling Pennsylvania’s Promise to Cover All Kids

Last updated Sep 8 2019    

Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) recently released Fulfilling Pennsylvania’s Promise to Cover All Kids – Closing the Health Insurance Gap for Children,a report on why CHIP coverage should be expanded to include undocumented children.