Day: February 14, 2020
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Child marriage bill will be given a hearing
In a Community Voices commentary by Ellen J. Kennedy on the child marriage bill on Feb. 7, I was quoted as saying, “If a Hmong father wants to marry off his teen-age daughter to an older man for a … Read Full Article
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Community leaders denounce policies, highlight resources for Hmong amid changing deportation policy reports
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) –On Thursday, community leaders and political candidates denounced US immigration policies and raised awareness for resources for Hmong facing potential deportation in north … Read Full Article
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Gov. Evers asks Pompeo to reconsider Hmong deportation plans
Gov. Tony Evers wrote a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday saying the negotiations are “sowing fear into Hmong communities across Wisconsin.” … Read Full Article
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U.S. funding reintegration program in Laos for Laotian and Hmong refugees
Laotian and Hmong refugees are preparing to face a possible increase in deportations, in part because the U.S. government is funding a reintegration program to help Laos accept nationals with final … Read Full Article
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100s of Hmong and Lao people in Minnesota face deportation under new Trump admin proposal
(FOX 9) – Hundreds of Hmong and Lao people living in Minnesota could be at risk of deportation if a new Trump administration proposal goes through. The proposal would apply to people who are not U.S. Read Full Article
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Gov. Evers asks Trump administration to reconsider Hmong deportations
MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) – Gov. Tony Evers is asking the Trump administration to reconsider a policy that could result in deporting Hmong refugees living in Wisconsin. The governor sent a letter to … Read Full Article
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Wisconsin Politicians and candidates address potential Hmong deportation
WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) — Wisconsin Democrats, 7th Congressional District candidates, a local mayoral candidate and a Hmong leader all spoke on growing fears around possible Hmong deportation. Read Full Article
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UPDATE: Wausau leaders push back against possible Hmong deportation; highlight legal resources
Betty McCollum of Minnesota wrote to Pompeo saying in part “it has been brought to my attention that the Trump administration is negotiating with the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on an agreement … Read Full Article
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Bringing California’s Groundwater Into Balance
“We may not be physically fighting, but we’re fighting over water. And it’s going to get worse.” Chong Ge Xiong shares Hutson’s concerns. A Hmong farmer and former refugee on 40 acres in West Fresno, … Read Full Article