Moderate on Immigration
Pennsylvania Immigration Policy 2026
Immigration laws, sanctuary status, E-Verify requirements, and how immigration shapes the political landscape in Pennsylvania ahead of 2026.
7.2%
Immigrant Population
Moderate
Immigration Stance
Not required
E-Verify
DL: No
Undoc. Drivers License
Key Immigration Policies
| Sanctuary Status | Philadelphia is a sanctuary city; state mixed |
| E-Verify Requirement | Not required |
| Drivers License (Undocumented) | No |
| In-State Tuition (Undocumented) | No |
| Enforcement Approach | Mixed — Philadelphia limiting cooperation vs. rural counties cooperating with ICE |
Overview
Pennsylvania has a large immigrant population in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The state does not extend drivers licenses or in-state tuition. Philadelphia\'s sanctuary status contrasts with rural Pennsylvania\'s enforcement preferences.
2026 Political Impact
Pennsylvania is a top presidential battleground where immigration is a major issue. The state\'s Latino communities are key to Democratic coalition building. Trump\'s 2024 win owed partly to gains among Latino voters in Philadelphia.