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Immigration

False documents: A lucrative business
It's been nearly three months since federal immigration raids at six Swift meatpacking plants, including one in Worthington. The raids targeted workers using fake work papers to secure employment. There's little evidence to suggest the raid has had any effect on either the supply or demand for fake and stolen documents.February 28, 2007
DFLers introduce immigration reform package
Gov. Tim Pawlenty's longstanding opposition to a higher education bill for immigrants hasn't deterred DFL lawmakers from pushing for the measure again this year.February 14, 2007
The future of U.S. -Mexico relations
A former top Mexican envoy talks about President Bush's immigration reform proposal and how the U.S., Canada and Mexico can form an economic power to rival Europe.Midmorning, February 1, 2007
What rights does an immigrant have?
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids on Swift meatpacking plants could produce a rash of lawsuits. Immigration lawyers say some people were wrongly detained while federal officials say the actions were completely legal.December 29, 2006
The culture of light explored
Paying homage to light this time of year crosses many religions and cultures. What is it about light that resonates so deeply with the human spirit?December 21, 2006
Food shelves, others offer help after immigration raid
Families affected by this week's immigration raid at the Swift meatpacking plant in Worthington are turning to food shelves for help. Supplies are on their way, but more are needed.December 15, 2006
Immigration raids could affect wages, meat prices
This week's immigration raids on Swift meatpacking plants could change the industry if crackdowns spread to other slaughterhouses, potentially forcing companies to pay higher wages and raising the price of meat for consumers, industry experts said.December 15, 2006
Latino newspapers toning down immigration raid coverage
The largest Latino newspaper in Minnesota is treading carefully around the story of the immigration and identity theft arrests at Swift meatpacking plants in Worthington and elsewhere.December 14, 2006
No slowdown in illegal document trade
The immigration raid this week in Worthington, Minnesota hasn't stopped the vendors of fake documents.December 13, 2006
Fear and uncertainty in Worthington follow immigration raid
Residents of Worthington spent the day reacting to Tuesday's immigration raid at the Swift meat-packing plant in the community. Many Swift workers scared and confused about their future, and that of their friends and relatives.December 13, 2006
Initial impact of the Swift raid
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Worthington Mayor Alan Oberloh about how the raid is affecting the town.December 13, 2006
Feds raid meat-packing plant in Minnesota
Federal agents raided a southwest Minnesota meatpacking plant on Tuesday, searching for illegal immigrants involved in an identity-theft ring.December 12, 2006
Latinos sending more money back home
The Latino population in Minnesota is growing rapidly, and the money immigrants send to Latin America from Minnesota is growing even faster. A recent report estimates a doubling in the amount of money transfers over the last two years.December 3, 2006
How to make a new place home
Many immigrants to the United States arrive in the footsteps of family members who have already come to this country. Some come with no network.October 11, 2006
On the fence about border control
The Senate is expected to vote this week on an immigration reform bill that was already passed by the House. The Secure Fence Act of 2006 aims to tighten border security by implementing a surveillance camera system and building a 700-mile-long fence along the US-Mexico border.Midmorning, September 27, 2006