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Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month has only grown in 5 decades

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month has only grown in 5 decades

It has been almost 50 years since the U.S. government established that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and their accomplishments be recognized annually across the nation.
by The Associated Press

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Iowa immigrant group is alarmed by a state lawmaker’s demand for confidential information

Iowa immigrant group is alarmed by a state lawmaker’s demand for confidential information

 A state lawmaker has demanded that an Iowa immigrant rights organization turn over private details about the nonprofit’s legal clients, donors and list of members. Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice is warning its members of what they called intimidation from public officials amid a national crackdown on immigration.
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M Health Fairview to remove race as a factor in pregnancy, maternal health screenings

M Health Fairview to remove race as a factor in pregnancy, maternal health screenings

By July, all pregnant patients at M Health Fairview will be universally screened for various maternal and fetal conditions, regardless of the patient’s race.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Trump threatens to strip sanctuary cities of federal funds. Minneapolis mayor responds

Trump threatens to strip sanctuary cities of federal funds. Minneapolis mayor responds

President Donald Trump’s attorney general and Homeland Security secretary are tasked with compiling a list of sanctuary states, cities and jurisdictions for punishment — and Minneapolis could be among them. Mayor Jacob Frey joined Morning Edition to explain his stance as the leader of a sanctuary city and how he’ll respond.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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U of M accused of mishandling plagiarism allegations against influential professor

U of M accused of mishandling plagiarism allegations against influential professor

University of Minnesota officials are facing accusations they mishandled claims of plagiarism against a prominent professor who delivered millions of dollars in grant money to the university.
by Catharine Richert

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Protesters chant after arrest of judge accused of helping man evade immigration authorities

Protesters chant after arrest of judge accused of helping man evade immigration authorities

Protesters are chanting and marching outside the FBI on Saturday after agents arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities.
by The Associated Press and Matt Sepic

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ICE deports immigrant mother of an infant and 3 children who are U.S. citizens, lawyers say

ICE deports immigrant mother of an infant and 3 children who are U.S. citizens, lawyers say

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have in recent days deported a Cuban-born mother of a 1-year-old girl, separating them indefinitely. In two other cases, three children ages 2, 4 and 7 who are U.S. citizens along with their Honduran-born mothers were also deported.
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