PAIFUP

News from the fight for freedom, safety and dignity for all immigrants

detained or facing deportation in Pennsylvania.

May 2026 | Issue 4

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What's Happening?

In May, thanks to the Philadelphia Defenders Habeas Project, 15 people were released.

Check out what's current with news articles about matters impacting our community.

This month we are spotlighting Juntos, one of our collaborating organizations. Please check out their website linked in the article below for upcoming events.

Stronger together: Meet our Affiliates

JUNTOS

is a community-led, Latinx immigrant organization in South Philadelphia fighting for our human rights as workers, parents, youth, and immigrants. We believe that every human being has the right to a quality education and the freedom to live with dignity regardless of immigration status. JUNTOS combines leadership development, community organizing, and focused collaborations with other community-based and advocacy organizations to build the power of our community members so they may be active agents of change and work against their own oppression.

Click the link below to see the upcoming events. Calendario de Eventos — Juntos

In Other News

Philly leaders urge hosts to plan for possible ICE activity during World Cup watch parties, Fan Fest

Philadelphia leaders are urging hosts to prepare for possible encounters with ICE agents at FIFA World Cup watch parties and the Fan Festival.

Andy Kim doesn't know what's next for Delaney Hall ICE facility, and that terrifies him

Sen. Andy Kim said being pepper sprayed outside of the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark reminded him of how he felt when the Capitol was attacked on Jan. 6, 2021.

16 new flags will fly over Philly's Spruce Street Harbor Park, telling local stories of immigration, identity

When Philadelphia's Spruce Street Harbor Park opens Friday, it'll be adorned with 16 flags telling local stories.

Several arrested following ICE protest in Center City Philadelphia

Philadelphia police made arrests during a protest against ICE in Center City right during the Wednesday morning rush.

Fake courtrooms: Immigrants targeted by scams amid Trump administration's deportation push

Some scammers, according to officials, are using AI to hold fake immigration court proceedings with scammers wearing judicial robes and law enforcement uniforms.

Journey Arts Will Host TO BE HERE, a Philadelphia Immigration Storytelling Event

Journey Arts will present TO BE HERE, a multi-day exhibition and storytelling performance exploring immigration and migration stories, created by artists Lynda Grace Black and Magda Martinez at Christ Church Neighborhood House in Philadelphia.

Catch up on the previous issue here!

Questions? Comments? News worth sharing? Send Yomayra Burgos, our PAIFUP coordinator, an email at yburgos@pirclaw.org.

The Pennsylvania Immigrant Family Unity Project (PAIFUP) is a collaborative of nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania formed in order to achieve universal representation for detained immigrants facing removal proceedings in PA.