Immigration activists are pressuring Mayor Cherelle Parker to reaffirm and expand Philadelphia's sanctuary city policies. Why it matters: President-elect Trump has pledged mass deportations, and his incoming "border czar,

About 75 immigration activists and supporters rallied Tuesday outside City Hall to demand that Mayor Cherelle L. Parker forcefully speak up for Philadelphia’s status as a sanctuary city. ”Sanctuary for one is sanctuary for all!

Immigration advocates demand Mayor Cherelle Parker reassert Philadelphia's status as a sanctuary city as President-elect Donald Trump prepares for a second presidency.

In the face of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations, advocates are rallying support for immigrant communities in Philadelphia.

Dozens of immigrant advocates gathered in front of City Hall on Tuesday afternoon before marching to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Philadelphia field office to call on Mayor Cherelle Parker to reaffirm the city’s sanctuary status.

With December 10 also being declared Human Rights Day, the community organization Juntos organized a rally outside City Hall. They want Mayor Parker to make it clear that Philadelphia is and will remain a sanctuary city even under possible new immigration policies that could come with a second term for President Trump.