Today, Mayor Nutter signed an executive order that ended all collaboration between federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Philadelphia police.

The order put an end to torn apart families and ICE holding individuals arrested by Philadelphia police for non-violent crimes. The move intends to begin to mend community and police relations by eliminating fear of detention or deportation when reporting public safety issues or requesting police assistance, creating a safer environment where police can focus on addressing violent crimes with the help of every community member. 

Policymakers, press and immigration advocates crowded in the Mayor's reception room in Philadelphia's City Hall to witness and celebrate the historic signing of the executive order.

Huge day in Philadelphia for immigrant communities #not1more #not1morephilly (@ Philadelphia City Hall) http://t.co/6CjhDU0EP2

— Miguel E. Andrade (@MiggyAndrade) April 16, 2014