EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 22 MIN
State Representative Ismail Smith-Wade-El - Ice Detention Centers and Education - Evening WURDs 2.16.26
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State Representative Ismail Smith-Wade-El serves the City of Lancaster, Lancaster Township and the Millersville Borough. Prior to his election, Representative Smith-Wade-El was on Lancaster City Council for five years serving as President of Council for the last two. Since being elected, he organized to pass the Fairness Act out of the Pennsylvania House, and continues to fight for racial justice, workers’ rights, and a fully-funded education for every student in the Commonwealth. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the ICE detention center in Berks and Schuylkill Counties, along with his plan and vision for Pennsylvania students to get fully-funded education.
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State Representative Ismail Smith-Wade-El serves the City of Lancaster, Lancaster Township and the Millersville Borough. Prior to his election, Representative Smith-Wade-El was on Lancaster City Council for five years serving as President of Council for the last two. Since being elected, he organized to pass the Fairness Act out of the Pennsylvania House, and continues to fight for racial justice, workers’ rights, and a fully-funded education for every student in the Commonwealth. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the ICE detention center in Berks and Schuylkill Counties, along with his plan and vision for Pennsylvania students to get fully-funded education.
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State Representative Ismail Smith-Wade-El - Ice Detention Centers and Education - Evening WURDs 2.16.26
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