Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and Sanctuary City Status

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker is under pressure from Latino activists to confirm the city's 'sanctuary city' status in the aftermath of Donald Trump's election, but she has been avoiding the issue. The city council designated Philadelphia as a sanctuary city in 2016, but Parker has not reaffirmed this status since taking office. Activists are urging her to publicly support immigrant families and stand against deportations.