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Is the American dream worth the risk? These migrants hope so

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.
by Lilly Quiroz

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After Del Rio, some Haitian migrants found safety in the U.S. But many have not

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.
by Joel Rose

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Bill would give Afghan evacuees in Minnesota a path to citizenship

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.
by Nina Moini and Megan Burks

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From the archives: How immigration shapes America

From the archives: How immigration shapes America

We’re teeing up this week’s Big Books and Bold Ideas conversation with historian Kelly Lytle Hernandez by throwing it back to 2017. That’s when Kerri Miller hosted a national call-in show called “Indivisible,” and in this episode from the archives, experts Eboo Patel and Tamar Jacoby tackle the question: Is America still a land of immigrants?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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GOP governors sent buses of migrants to D.C. — with no plan for what came next

GOP governors sent buses of migrants to D.C. — with no plan for what came next

For months, governors of Texas and Arizona have been sending charter buses full of migrants to Washington D.C. Neither the local nor federal government greets them when they arrive.
by A Martínez, Jeevika Verma, Simone Popperl and Amanda Michelle Gomez

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Adult English language learners head back to class in Minnesota

Adult English language learners head back to class in Minnesota

Adult English language learners across Minnesota are among those who suffered a gap in learning during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. Now providers of these services are reimagining their curriculum as they head back into the classroom, and face increased demand due to an influx of new immigrants.
by Nina Moini

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'Like medicine from God': Wisconsin cherry orchard offers taste of home for immigrant families

'Like medicine from God': Wisconsin cherry orchard offers taste of home for immigrant families

On a single day each year, dozens of people from the Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin flock to Maple Leaf Orchard to get their fill of sour cherries. It's one of the only places you can find tart cherries in the region — and for that reason, it's been a draw for many immigrant families that use them in their cooking.
by Megan Burks

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