Immigration

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency says 12 migrants from Ireland and Great Britain were arrested after illegally entering the United States in northern Minnesota.
Refugee arrivals to Minnesota could quadruple this year
The expected increase would bring the number arrivals closer to historic norms. The refugee program and resettlement agencies are in a period of rebuilding, after the Trump administration cut the nation’s refugee cap to historic lows.
Migrant deaths at the U.S.-Mexico border hit a record high, in part due to drownings
This has been the deadliest year ever for migrants trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. Hundreds have drowned in the Rio Grande or perished from extreme heat in failed smuggling attempts.
Is the American dream worth the risk? These migrants hope so
The American dream remains a compelling tale among migrants south of the border. The objective has shifted, though. For many, simply trying to stay alive is what's driving them.
After Del Rio, some Haitian migrants found safety in the U.S. But many have not
It's been nearly a year since tens of thousands of Haitian migrants converged on Del Rio, Texas. Some of those migrants are still looking for safety — and accountability for how they were treated.
Bill would give Afghan evacuees in Minnesota a path to citizenship
One year after the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Afghan community in Minnesota has faced uncertainty around their ability to stay in the United States long term.