Immigration

Marshall man released after nearly two months in ICE custody
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested Aditya Harsono in March at his job at a hospital days after his student visa was revoked without his knowledge. Harsono had been in custody for almost two months at the Kandiyohi County Jail. 
Majority of Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship, NPR/Ipsos poll finds
As the Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship, a new poll finds that less than a third of Americans want it to end. But other parts of the White House’s immigration crackdown are more popular.
 Federal judge orders Marshall man detained by ICE to be immediately released
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested Aditya Harsono in March at his job at a Marshall hospital, days after his student visa was revoked without his knowledge. He has been in custody for nearly two months at the Kandiyohi County Jail. 
DHS ends Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan, raising concerns for Minnesota’s Afghan community
The status allows people fleeing violence, political unrest and instability temporary protection from deportation and immediate work permits. The Department of Homeland Security says Afghanistan is becoming safer and the country no longer meets the requirements, but some community advocates disagree.
Aggressive immigration enforcement makes musicians rethink U.S. tours
In a time of aggressive immigration enforcement, some international musicians are deciding that going through the complicated process of getting a U.S. artist visa may not be worth the financial and safety risks.
From a garden in Laos to Fort Snelling State Park, his life has been devoted to nature
Kao Thao remembers the beauty of nature in Laos before he and his family fled. In Minnesota, he has spent his career teaching fishing, birding and canoeing for the Department of Natural Resources.
Hundreds gather at the Minnesota Capitol for May Day rally, International Workers’ Day
Sara Nelson is the International President of the Association of Flight Attendants and flew to Minnesota from Washington, D.C. to join the rally. Nelson said the day is important because it marks a significant moment in history when workers stood up for their rights — and a reminder that the fight continues today.