Who Gets Sanctuary in Philadelphia? | Philly Unpacked

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In this episode, host Jordana explores how increased activity from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is affecting daily life across Philadelphia. From quieter streets in the Italian Market in South Philly to rising fears in Norris Square; immigrant families, workers, and small business owners are navigating difficult decisions about safety, work, school, and community.

Journalist Némesis Mora of 2Puntos joins the conversation to share reporting from immigrant neighborhoods across the city, including how businesses, parents, and organizers are responding to uncertainty and what the long-term impacts could mean for Philadelphia’s economy and communities.
The episode also features a visit to Mole Poblano, a family-owned restaurant in South Philly, to hear directly from a local business about what this moment feels like on the ground.

As Philadelphia approaches its 250th anniversary, the episode asks a bigger question: what does it really mean for our city to be a sanctuary—and how can neighbors show up for one another in these moments of fear and uncertainty?

01:31 Introduction
04:06 Nemesis Mora on the economic impact of ICE presence
14:53 How Mole Poblano and 9th street businesses are adapting
18:30 Where do immigrant communities go from here?

Article Citations & Further Reading from 2Puntos Platform:
Latinos in Philadelphia say ICE immigration raids have paralyzed their lives and the local economy
https://2puntosplatform.com/candelari...
https://2puntosplatform.com/latino-co...

Resources:
https://www.vamosjuntos.org/
Call this number to report any ICE activity in Philadelphia, including sightings, arrests, and/or raids: 814-205-3293
If they do not answer, please leave a voicemail or send a text message.
Please fill out the form below if you or a community member is looking for accompaniment support to a Criminal Court, Family Court, Municipal Traffic Court, Immigration/ICE appointment. Please be advised that best results for securing accompaniment when submitted with at least a week’s notice: https://juntos-por-siempre.com/dashbo...

https://www.sanctuaryphiladelphia.org/
https://www.esperanza.us/eils
https://hiaspa.org
https://www.nscphila.org
https://welcomingcenter.org
https://cssphiladelphia.org/service-c...
https://www.paimmigrant.org/
https://www.puentesdesalud.org
https://lpa-theopendoor.org
https://apmphila.org
https://www.philahispanicchamber.org
https://www.congreso.net
https://www.crisolcontigo.com/recurso...

Credits
Multimedia Host: Jordana Rubenstein
Lead Producer: Sergio Galeano
Education Director: Laura Deutch
Access Manager: Roland Boyden
Radio Station Manager: Allison Durham
Programming Director: Debbie Rudman
Programming Coordinator: Camille Porter
Digital Content Producer: Dom Lopez
Field Crew: Markee Burns, Jaidyn Williams
Philadelphia Citizen Reporter: Malcolm Burnley