Immigration

Would Democrats fix immigration if they take control of Congress?
Seventy-five percent of Americans, across the political spectrum, believe immigration is good for the United States. But the immigration system itself is a mess. If Democrats take control of Congress, can they fix immigration?
A Syrian refugee family's resettlement in the U.S. is captured in graphic novel
“Welcome To The New World” begins in 2016 when the Aldabaans arrive on election day — and wake up in Donald Trump's America. Author Jake Halpern began to document the newcomers in a comic strip.
Preparing Minnesotans of color to wield more power at the Capitol
The number of Minnesota lawmakers of color has tripled over the past 10 years, but the Legislature remains 90 percent white — which is less racially diverse than the state’s population. A St. Paul program is trying to build a pipeline from diverse communities to the state Capitol to tackle widening racial disparities.
Biden pledges to dismantle Trump's sweeping immigration changes — but can he do that?
The Trump administration has undertaken more than 400 executive actions on immigration, according to the Migration Policy Institute. Biden has vowed to roll back many policies — but faces obstacles.
‘I have a great responsibility’: Connecting with ancestors through Aztec dance
An immigration attorney in Minneapolis is also the leader of Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue, a traditional Aztec dance group that has entertained audiences and helped build a sense of community in Minnesota over the past 20 years.
U.S. senators demand legal rights for Oromo men detained in Ethiopia; family members in MN worry, wait for charges
Oromo opposition figure Jawar Mohammed and Misha Chiri were detained by the government of Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed. Now, Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith have called for their legal rights.
Citizenship delays could thwart thousands who dream of voting
Many immigrants applied for U.S. citizenship last year, thinking they’d be able to vote in this year’s general election. But the pandemic has pushed processing times way up, and hundreds of thousands are still waiting.