Immigration

May 6, 2024 5:11 AM

Is it easy for migrants to enter the U.S.? We went to the border to find out

Morning Edition spoke to migrants hoping to enter the U.S. and the border agents tasked with keeping them out.

by Steve Inskeep and Ally Schweitzer

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May 1, 2024 5:48 PM

Nonprofit COPAL calls on state leaders to support Temporary Protected Status for Ecuador

Temporary Protected Status allows Ecuadorians fleeing violence, political unrest and instability, temporary protection from deportation and immediate work permits.

by Sarah Thamer

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April 22, 2024 4:23 PM

Despite a fortified border, migrants will keep coming, analysts agree. Here's why.

The number of people coming from South and Central American is rising and they will eventually arrive at the U.S. Southern border, analysts say.

by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

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April 1, 2024 6:12 PM

A federal judge says migrants can sue the company that flew them to Martha's Vineyard

Migrants can sue an air transport company that they say misled them when it flew them from Texas to Martha's Vineyard. A judge dismissed claims against Florida officials, including Gov. Ron DeSantis.

by Greg Allen

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March 29, 2024 4:00 AM

International Institute of Minnesota has helped thousands of refugees rebuild lives in America

Shalom Mugisha is one of the thousands of refugees who have settled in the state with help from the International Institute of Minnesota. The organization expects close to 700 refugees to arrive in the state this year.

by Sarah Thamer

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March 21, 2024 4:46 PM

Lost wages, opportunities: College-educated immigrants find many barriers to high-skilled jobs in the U.S.

A bill in the Legislature aims to help one group — providing foreign-trained physicians an easier path to practice medicine in Minnesota.

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March 21, 2024 11:45 AM

Ecuadorians fleeing violence and economic distress seek a new start in Minnesota

The number of people from the South American country seeking asylum here has surged in recent years. Finding work and a place to live is difficult.

by Hibah Ansari

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February 29, 2024 4:01 AM

Biden and Trump are both at the border today, staking out ground on a key 2024 issue

President Biden is trying to go on the offensive on migration, an issue that is a big liability this year. He's visiting the Texas border on the same day as former President Donald Trump.

by Franco Ordoñez

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February 26, 2024 4:00 AM

Kurdish language class bridges generations and cultures in a Moorhead classroom

A new class at Moorhead High School teaches Kurdish students about their language, culture and history. The Kurdish language is spoken in the homes of hundreds of Moorhead students.

by Dan Gunderson

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February 20, 2024 9:00 AM

Beyond the Border: The immigration crisis, up close

Immigration is a hot topic this election year. But the issue isn’t just political. It’s personal. MPR News host Angela Davis co-hosted a North Star Journey Live conversation with experts who gave us an intimate look at how the border crisis is impacting Minnesota’s immigrant families.

by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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Immigration

Is it easy for migrants to enter the U.S.? We went to the border to find out

Nonprofit COPAL calls on state leaders to support Temporary Protected Status for Ecuador

Despite a fortified border, migrants will keep coming, analysts agree. Here's why.

A federal judge says migrants can sue the company that flew them to Martha's Vineyard

International Institute of Minnesota has helped thousands of refugees rebuild lives in America

Lost wages, opportunities: College-educated immigrants find many barriers to high-skilled jobs in the U.S.

Ecuadorians fleeing violence and economic distress seek a new start in Minnesota

Biden and Trump are both at the border today, staking out ground on a key 2024 issue

Kurdish language class bridges generations and cultures in a Moorhead classroom

Beyond the Border: The immigration crisis, up close

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