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Immigration

Worthington workers sue over tactics in immigration raid
The lawsuit claims ICE agents hurled insults at the Hispanic workers, ordered female Hispanic workers to disrobe and "otherwise insulted, abused, and humiliated" the plaintiffs during the Dec. 12 raid at the Swift & Co. plant.September 4, 2007
Local Somalis help educate students in Minnesota, and Kenya
A Twin Cities nonprofit group is taking on Somali education on two continents -- in Minnesota and in Africa. Generation for Change and Growth was started by Somali professionals concerned that Somali students were being set up for failure.August 28, 2007
Willmar residents add children to case against federal government
Fifteen children were added Thursday to a lawsuit Willmar residents brought against the federal government over an immigration raid in April that resulted in dozens of arrests.July 26, 2007
An American experience
While the issue of immigration spurs heated debate across the country, the stories of how and why people choose the United States as their home lay the foundation of America. Midday invites immigrants to share their reasons for wanting to become Americans.Midday, July 4, 2007
The new melting pot
As congress debates the merits of the current immigration bill, two scholars join Midmorning to explore whether the current wave of immigrants is redefining what it means to be American and the impact that could have for the nation's future.Midmorning, June 25, 2007
Immigration agents arrest 20 people in Austin
Immigration and Customs officials arrested 20 illegal residents in Austin this week.June 1, 2007
West Bank festival has Pan-African vision
Organizers are developing the Twin Cities' first Pan-African cultural festival. "Afrifest" is designed to introduce Minnesota's African immigrants to each other and the larger population.May 18, 2007
Including immigrants in the immigration debate
The immigration debate continues on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers hammer out a compromise to toughen border enforcement and give foreign workers more opportunities to come to the U.S. legally. Two immigration experts spoke at the University of Minnesota recently, saying the voices of immigrants themselves are absent from the debate.Midday, May 17, 2007
Coleman wants police to be able to ask about immigration status
Minnesota Sen. Norm Coleman says he will introduce legislation that would bar the practice of several cities, including Minneapolis, of telling police not to ask about immigration status.May 11, 2007
Are Willmar immigration arrests part of a new trend?
Some people are saying the immigration arrests recently in Willmar were different. Immigrant advocates say the operation went on for several days and was more aggressive.April 19, 2007
Islam and the West explored
The spotlight on the Islamic religion has been getting brighter over the past few years. That hasn't burned away some of the stereotypes that some people have about Islam.April 18, 2007
Immigration officials make arrests in Willmar
Federal officials say they've been arresting illegal immigrants with criminal records during an ongoing operation in Willmar.April 12, 2007
Minneapolis joins Muslim community developers to offer new financing
The City of Minneapolis is joining with the African Development Center to offer a new financing option for small businesses, aimed primarily at Muslims.April 11, 2007
Rochester's Muslims reach out
The Rochester mosque is hosting monthly open houses for non-Muslims. The goal is to combat ignorance in a time when cultural tensions are high.March 22, 2007
Arizona governor: Immigration reform is urgent
Gov. Janet Napolitano, D-Ariz., called on Congress to pass immigration reforms Tuesday in a speech at the National Press Club. Napolitano, chair of the National Governors Association, proposed tougher border security, a temporary worker program and more cooperation with Mexico.Midday, February 28, 2007