Rising ICE Detentions at Philly Airport Prompt Immigrant Advocacy
ICE arrests at Philadelphia International Airport have surged since mid-July, detaining at least seven people who initially entered the U.S. on visas and sought status changes; one detainee was a 74-year-old grandmother with a pending asylum case. Advocates say the Philadelphia spike mirrors a broader nationwide uptick at airports across the country and warn noncitizens to avoid air travel until more is known. Detainees have been transferred to facilities in other states, and families are raising funds for legal help while city and federal officials offer limited comment.