Immigration

May 20, 2020 4:00 AM

To figure out who's a citizen, Trump administration is using these records

After failing to get the now-blocked citizenship question onto 2020 census forms, the Trump administration is turning to IRS tax forms, Medicaid data and Interior Department law enforcement records.

by Hansi Lo Wang

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May 18, 2020 12:31 PM

Despite the risks, essential retail workers often have little option but going to work

Dangers for people of color and immigrants in the workforce may increase as Gov. Walz eases stay-at-home order.

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May 11, 2020 4:00 AM

Controversial redesign plan goes before Minneapolis schools this week

District officials say the plan would narrow the achievement gap between students of color and white students. But many families say the possible changes are adding to already high levels of anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

by Riham Feshir

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May 10, 2020 6:13 PM

COVID-19 spread at Amazon Eagan warehouse scares workers

Some employees at the facility say the retail giant isn’t doing enough to protect them after six co-workers tested positive. They fear the disease will spread beyond the warehouse walls into their communities. The company calls the allegations “unfounded.”

by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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May 8, 2020 10:56 AM

Two newcomers oust DFL veterans to win party endorsement for Minnesota Legislature

Incumbents say online process that chose a pair of second-generation immigrants was flawed, and that they might run in August primary.

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April 29, 2020 10:00 AM

Judge: Sherburne Co. ICE detainees should stay in jail

A federal judge has recommended the denial of a petition for release by several dozen ICE detainees held in the Sherburne County Jail.

by Brandt Williams

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April 21, 2020 5:50 AM

Trump says he'll suspend immigration for 60 days over coronavirus fears

President Trump said he plans to "temporarily suspend immigration into the United States," in an attempt to protect American workers from the coronavirus' economic toll.

by Franco Ordoñez, Tamara Keith and Ryan Lucas

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April 14, 2020 12:02 PM

ICE urged to release detainees at COVID-19 risk

Advocate groups say it’s impossible to practice social distance in jail.

by Riham Feshir

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April 13, 2020 12:00 PM

Immigrant families face complex challenges with Minnesota’s distance learning

Many immigrant and refugee families are navigating distance learning while trying to find the right support needed to succeed online. Some have limited English proficiency, no formal education or internet access, and even lack the understanding of how to work on a computer.

by Hannah Yang