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Immigration

Judge asked to review Swift raid arrests
Immigration attorneys have asked an immigration judge to throw out evidence in the case against one of the people caught up in the raid on the Swift meatpacking plant in Worthington, Minn.January 12, 2008
Longer wait as more Minn. immigrants apply for citizenship
The number of immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship rose to a record 14,000 last year in Minnesota, increasing wait times as foreign-born residents sought to get ahead of a fee hike and become eligible to vote.January 10, 2008
Governor proposes to combat illegal immigration
Governor Pawlenty anounces executive actions and new laws to stop illegal immigration.Midday, January 8, 2008
After 30 years, an interview with mom
Community organizer Pakou Hang interviewed her mother, Phoua, who was part of the first wave of Hmong refugees to come to the country. Phoua has now lived in the United States far longer than she lived in Laos and explains her feelings about fitting in here in Minnesota.December 7, 2007
States press ahead on immigration reform
Many states are not waiting for immigration reform from Congress and the president, and are forging ahead with their own immigration laws. The result so far is a patchwork -- where some states are stricter than the current federal law, while others are more lenient.Midmorning, November 12, 2007
Hmong delegation to arrange for reburial of remains
Members of St. Paul's Hmong community say they've secured the remains of 211 people who were buried near a Buddhist temple in Thailand where Hmong refugees once lived.October 10, 2007
Bush extends stays of thousands of Liberians in U.S.
About 3,600 Liberians are living in the U.S. under temporary protected status, with one of the largest concentrations in the Twin Cities. Without the extension, they would could have been deported as of Oct. 1.September 13, 2007
Immigrants from Africa swelling Minnesota's black population
Minnesota's black population is growing five times faster than the nation's black population as a whole, largely because of an influx of immigrants from Africa.September 12, 2007
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