Immigration Policy in Pennsylvania (2026)
4 rules on the books across Pennsylvania, 4 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Sanctuary Policy Preemption
Whether your state prohibits cities from limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, and what penalties apply to non-compliant local policies.
Philadelphia
Heavy RestrictionsCity agencies cannot hold anyone past their release date on an ICE detainer or administrative warrant, and Philadelphia…
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Significant RestrictionsAllentown's Welcoming City ordinance bars city officials and police from asking about immigration status, sharing that…
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Significant RestrictionsPittsburgh bars city agencies and employees from detaining anyone based solely on an ICE detainer, administrative…
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Significant RestrictionsReading's Welcoming City ordinance bars city officials and police from asking about immigration status or supporting…
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