Tag: immigrants
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Looking back 50 years: Hmong Americans reflect on journey from wartime Laos to new life in U.S.
On the 50th anniversary of the Hmong arrival in the U.S., first-generation immigrants remembered the rocky early years, even as they celebrate how far the community has come. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/hmong-americans-fifty-year-anniversary/
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As Kaohly Vang Her found out, telling your immigration story is dangerous today
An honest revelation by Rep. Kaohly Vang Her was intended to stir empathy for undocumented immigrants. It backfired big time. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/yuen-telling-your-immigration-story-is-dangerous-today/601371300
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Hmong American legislator says her family immigrated ‘illegally,’ then clarifies she’s a U.S. citizen
Rep. Kaohly Her’s statement came during a floor debate in the Minnesota House over whether to revoke health care coverage for undocumented immigrants. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-lawmaker-says-her-family-immigrated-illegally-then-clarifies-shes-a-us-citizen/601369963
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US charges Kilmar Abrego Garcia with transporting illegal immigrants into the country
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been charged with in the United States with transporting illegal immigrants into the country, nearly three months after the Trump administration mistakenly … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/06/06/us-charges-kilmar-abrego-garcia/
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For 50 years, Hmong immigrants and their children have shaped Minnesota culture
In honor of 50 years of Hmong refugee resettlement and immigration to Minnesota, MPR News will feature Hmong Minnesotans in a variety of careers through the month of May as part of our “ChangeMakers” … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/05/02/changemakers-honors-50th-anniversary-of-hmong-immigration-to-minnesota
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Building lives, communities: Four immigrants reflect on their paths to Minnesota
Tags: business, communities, driver, entrepreneur, immigrant, immigrants, international, lawyer, lives, Minnesota, protest, rights, story, talk, workAhead of a May Day rally for workers and immigrant rights, a carpenter, a rideshare driver, an entrepreneur and a lawyer talk about their path to Minnesota and the contributions they’ve made here. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/minnesota-immigrants-international-workers-may-day-protest/
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Fresno, the city of immigrants and diversity, welcomes Hmong City Council member | Opinion
Brandon Vang, who reflected on his family’s support in his first comments as a Fresno City Council member, was sworn in on Thursday. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/fresno-city-immigrants-diversity-welcomes-214900636.html
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Latin, Hmong immigrants enrich Wisconsin farm organization through cultural contributions
Farley Center is one of many organizations home to Latin American and Hmong farmers who associate the variety of vegetables to their culture. Full story: https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/04/latin-hmong-immigrants-enrich-wisconsin-farm-organization-through-cultural-contributions
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California legal experts answer top questions about immigration in the U.S.
La Abeja journalists spoke with Central Valley immigration advocates and lawyers about the legal system immigrants are facing in 2025. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/california-legal-experts-answer-top-170812502.html
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Workforce across northeast Wisconsin will be impacted by immigration policies. Here’s how.
Immigrants make up a vital and growing part of Wisconsin’s workforce, especially in agriculture and manufacturing. Immigrant entrepreneurs are creating jobs and contributing significantly to the state … Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/03/27/trump-immigration-policies-will-impact-northeast-wisconsin-workforce-oshkosh-fond-du-lac-sheboygan/79198363007/
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Workforce across northeast Wisconsin will be impacted by immigration policies. Here’s how.
Singh is just one of the estimated 19,171 immigrants residing in the combined Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Winnebago and Manitowoc counties, and 320,000 in total across the state, who generate $23 billion … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/workforce-across-northeast-wisconsin-impacted-100149910.html
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Milwaukee-area woman deported to Laos though she’s never been there, doesn’t speak the language
As Donald Trump pushes the mass deportation of immigrants, Yang believes she is one of the first Hmong Americans to be deported to Laos recently. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2025/03/14/south-milwaukee-woman-deported-to-laos-is-stranded-with-few-options/82369691007/
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Could Trump use Driver’s License for All data for deportations? Minnesota officials say protections are in place as applications roll in.
The Minnesota Drivers and Vehicle Services office says Driver’s License for All data is protected against use by ICE and law enforcement. Undocumented immigrants say they will continue to apply for … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/drivers-license-for-all-minnesota-undocumented-trump-deportation/
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Michael Hicks: My apology to Logansport
The second was a Hispanic wave that was much shorter and smaller and peaked a decade ago. The third is an even smaller number of Haitians and Hmong immigrants arriving in recent years. The vast … Full story: https://dailyjournal.net/2024/11/06/michael-hicks-my-apology-to-logansport/
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Logansport is prospering thanks to immigrants. Stop the hysteria.
The children of the Hispanic, Haitian and Hmong immigrants learn English in school, and there are no thriving Spanish-, French- or Hmong-language publications in Cass County. It is worth noting that … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=672a54ef41564409a2d3c4c50fe1bdc6&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.indystar.com%2fstory%2fopinion%2fcolumnists%2f2024%2f11%2f04%2flogansport-immigration-schools-jobs-medicaid%2f76033902007%2f&c=5492594016275418504&mkt=en-us
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A familiar pattern emerges with Ohio accusations
The ridiculous assertion that Haitian immigrants are eating pet cats and dogs is yet another racist, xenophobic, fear-mongering response to dealing with newcomers with dark skin. Full story: https://www.pressherald.com/2024/09/17/opinion-a-familiar-pattern-emerges-with-ohio-accusations/
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Maine Compass: We must demand more from our leaders than fear-mongering racism
The ridiculous assertion by Donald Trump, J.D. Vance and others that Haitian immigrants in Ohio are stealing and eating pet cats and dogs is a racist, xenophobic, fear-mongering response to dealing … Full story: https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/09/13/maine-compass-we-must-demand-more-from-our-leaders-than-fear-mongering-racism/
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Suni Lee’s Mom Explained What ‘Hurts’ Her About Her Daughter’s Olympic Career
Thoj made the comments after Lee won a gold all-around medal in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. According to ABC News, Thoj and her partner John Lee, are “Hmong immigrants from Laos.” They are raising a … Full story: https://heavy.com/sports/olympics/yeev-thoj-suni-lee-mom/