Immigration Policy in Philadelphia, PA (2026)
1 verified immigration policy rules for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Sanctuary Policy Preemption
City agencies cannot hold anyone past their release date on an ICE detainer or administrative warrant, and Philadelphia is barred from entering 287(g) agreements deputizing local police as immigration agents.
Philadelphia Bars ICE Detainers, 287(g) Deals
Heavy RestrictionsPhiladelphia Code § 21-3706(2), (4)
No City Agency or Employee shall enter into, renew, or participate in a 287(g) Agreement with the federal government. ... No City agency, official, or employee shall stop, arrest, detain, or continue to detain a person after that person becomes eligible for release from custody ... based on any of the following: (a) An immigration detainer; (b) An administrative warrant; or (c) Information or s...