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2 min readPhilly Courthouse Protest Over ICE Arrests Sparks Debate on Sheriff's Role
TrueGov Editorial Team•4 months ago•2 min read
Activists and sheriff's supporters clash over responsibility for immigration enforcement
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Protesters gathered at Philadelphia's Criminal Justice Center on Thursday to challenge Sheriff Rochelle Bilal regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents' presence at the courthouse. The demonstration, organized by No ICE Philly, claimed that the sheriff has enabled approximately 90 immigrant arrests outside the courthouse. Counter-demonstrators supporting Sheriff Bilal argued that she lacks authority to bar ICE without judicial orders, creating a contentious exchange between the groups.