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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed six of the seven ICE-related bills into law.
The laws limit city and police cooperation with immigration officers and constrain data on immigration status.
The package tightens rules on how the city collects and uses citizenship and immigration data.
Some measures restrict city property from ICE activity and strengthen anti-discrimination protections.
One bill was not signed by Parker, but it did not veto; it still became law with the package.
The bills were passed by City Council on April 23 and take effect at varying times.
Officials cited potential lawsuits due to the laws’ legal grounds, according to sources.
ICE previously criticized constraints on local law enforcement as hindering crime-fighting.
Several measures take effect immediately or within 60 days of passage.
The legislation is part of a broader series of measures in Philadelphia addressing ICE activity.

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Mayor Cherelle Parker signed six of seven 'ICE Out' bills into law.
One bill, the face-covering prohibition, also became law after Parker did not sign it.
The measures aim to limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Parker signed the bills after they were passed by the City Council.
The legislation is part of Philadelphia's ongoing approach to immigration matters.
The city council acted on multiple measures concerning immigration and policing.
The signing confirms Philadelphia's stance on ICE-related policies.
The approved laws affect how law enforcement interacts with federal immigration authorities.
The mayor’s action marks a milestone in Philadelphia’s immigration policy.
The new laws cover how police handle facial coverings by officers.

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