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Immigration

Nearly 2,000 people become U.S. citizens in St. Paul

Nearly 2,000 people become U.S. citizens in St. Paul

Thousands of new Americans were naturalized in two ceremonies at St. Paul RiverCentre on Wednesday. In 2018, the number of people across the nation who became citizens reached a five-year high.
by Riham Feshir

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Watchdog: Separated migrant children suffered trauma

Watchdog: Separated migrant children suffered trauma

The report is from the inspector general's office in the Department of Health and Human Services. It’s the first substantial accounting by a government agency on how family separation under the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy has affected the mental health of children.
by The Associated Press

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Her mission: Get East Africans to stop smoking

Her mission: Get East Africans to stop smoking

Zahra Bashir is trying an unconventional approach to get community members to understand the dangers of cigarettes, e-cigarettes and hookah. It’s not an easy sell.
by Riham Feshir

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Trump administration diverts $3.6 billion from military projects to border wall

Trump administration diverts $3.6 billion from military projects to border wall

Defense Secretary Mark Esper began notifying lawmakers which projects will get cancelled in their districts. "It is a slap in the face to the members of the Armed Forces," Sen. Chuck Schumer said.
by Claudia Grisales

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Tracking Trump on immigration: A relentless push to reshape migration

Tracking Trump on immigration: A relentless push to reshape migration

The Trump administration has tried every tool at its disposal to tighten the nation's immigration policies. But many of its efforts have run into opposition from Congress, courts and local critics.
by Joel Rose

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In fight for better working conditions, Somalis find their voice

In fight for better working conditions, Somalis find their voice

Labor advocacy may be new to Somalis in Minnesota, but it’s a story well-known to the German, Scandinavian and Eastern European immigrants of years gone by. Now, a new generation of immigrants is making change.
by Ibrahim Hirsi

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Lengthy detention of migrant children may create lasting trauma, say researchers

Lengthy detention of migrant children may create lasting trauma, say researchers

The Trump administration is trying to legalize indefinite detention of migrant families. But detention can be emotionally crushing for kids, leading to long-term mental health problems like PTSD.
by Rhitu Chatterjee

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