Legislation

Philadelphia City Council Seeks Public Vote on Establishing Independent Child Welfare Oversight Board

Philadelphia City Council is seeking public approval to establish an independent child welfare oversight board through a referendum, which would amend the city's Home Rule Charter.

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City Agencies Banned from Asking Citizenship Status Amid Efforts to Boost Trust in Services for All Residents

Philadelphia city agencies are barred from asking about citizenship status, with the goal of boosting trust in services among all residents as part of new regulations. The restrictions also prohibit discrimination based on immigration status when accessing City services.

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Philadelphia City Agencies Must Keep Immigration Data Secret from Cops

Philadelphia residents who are undocumented or have family members in the country illegally could be protected under new proposed rules that shield their personal data from local law enforcement.

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Philadelphia Businesses Required to Treat Immigrants Fairly Under New Law

Small business owners across Philly are adjusting to a new law requiring them to provide equal services to customers, regardless of their immigration status.

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Philadelphia Bans Deals with Immigration Enforcement Contractors Amid Fierce City Council Debate

City workers would no longer partner with companies like ICE, under a new proposal aimed at severing ties with contractors who aid in immigration enforcement. Thousands of Philadelphians could be shielded from potential deportation risks.

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City Council Tries to Shield Philly's Immigrants from Police Checkpoints and Enforcement Actions Daily

A proposed law would prevent police from enforcing federal immigration laws within city limits, sparking debate over public safety and the rights of undocumented immigrants living in Philly's neighborhoods.

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City Council Targets Employers Who Disclose Human Trafficking Status to Job Applicants in Philly

Employers in Philadelphia are now prohibited from asking job applicants about their status as human trafficking victims to avoid discrimination. People trafficked into the city will have new protections against employment-related prejudice under a recently passed law.

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Philadelphia City Council Moves to Shield Workers From Menstrual Health Bias at Workplaces Everywhere

Workers in Philadelphia who experience menstrual health issues or menopause symptoms may soon find better protection from bias at work as city lawmakers propose stronger laws against period-related discrimination.

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