Day: February 20, 2020
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Rep. Kind address concerns over potential Hmong deportations at a listening session
However, constituents brought up the potential Hmong deportations frequently throughout the listening session. The Hmong nonprofit Cia Siab Inc. which operates in La Crosse, read off statements … Read Full Article
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Rochester, Olmsted County slow to make progress on diversity and inclusion in law enforcement
The value of a diverse workforce is reflected in a broader array of abilities among the Rochester Police Dep artment’s staff, which, for example, among 17 of its employees has the ability to speak 11 … Read Full Article
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DC Wrap: Tiffany defeats Church in 7th CD GOP primary
Pocan joined U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin in sending a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condemning what they say is an effort to deport Hmong immigrants. More than 49,000 … Read Full Article
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Who’s running for Congress in Minnesota in 2020
Ekbom is advocating for nuclear power and term limits for government employees. Lo is a lawyer that focuses on mediation in cases involving the Hmong community seeking the Republican nomination in the … Read Full Article
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Proposed policy threatens Hmong community
Oshkosh and Fox Valley area officials are speaking out against the Trump administration’s talks around deporting and repatriating Hmong and Lao residents. The Fox Cities are home to a thriving Hmong … Read Full Article
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McCollum to introduce legislation to stop deportation of Hmong, Lao residents
In a letter to the Minnesota Democrat, the State Department confirms that the Trump administration is negotiating with Laos to accept them. U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum has vowed to introduce legislation … Read Full Article
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Rep. Kind address concerns over potential Hmong deportations at listening session
However, constituents brought up the potential Hmong deportations frequently throughout the listening session. The Hmong nonprofit Cia Siab Inc. which operates in La Crosse, read off statements … Read Full Article
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McCollum plans bill to stop Hmong, Lao deportations
U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum has vowed to introduce legislation next week to head off the deportation of former Hmong and Lao refugees after receiving a letter from the U.S. State Department that confirms … Read Full Article