Tag: immigration
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Immigrants and refugees in Minnesota–connecting past and present
The history of Minnesota, its statehood, and immigration are closely intertwined. Here’s a look at immigration in Minnesota, past and present. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/mnopedia/2025/12/immigrants-and-refugees-in-minnesota-connecting-past-and-present/
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After 5 months in ICE detention and a deportation flight, Michigan man gets surprise release
Lue Yang, a Hmong refugee, was released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Wednesday, Dec. 3 after there was a monthslong effort to get him out of detention. Full story: https://www.mlive.com/news/2025/12/after-5-months-in-ice-detention-and-a-deportation-flight-michigan-man-gets-surprise-release.html
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Lue Yang, St. Johns man, released from ICE custody
Yang, the St. Johns man who had been in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement since July, has been released. Full story: https://www.wilx.com/2025/12/03/lue-yang-st-johns-man-released-ice-custody/
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Here are 8 claims related to health care and immigration … and the facts
Two of the biggest political issues of the year are immigration and health care. Here’s a look at some recent fact checks of claims related to those topics. Full story: https://milwaukeenns.org/2025/11/18/wisconsin-health-care-insurance-immigration-claims-fact-check/
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Southeast Asians in Minnesota respond to ICE deportation push
How are Trump’s immigration policies affecting Southeast Asian Minnesotans? Join us Nov. 20, live on Instagram, as we chat with Montha Chum, executive director and co-founder of MN8. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/inside-sahan-journal/southeast-asian-hmong-laos-thailand-vietnam-cambodia-instagram-live/
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Hmong refugee pardoned by Michigan governor still faces deportation to Laos
A gubernatorial pardon in Michigan has not ended the deportation threat for Lue Yang, a 47-year-old Hmong refugee and community leader who remains in federal immigration custody and may be sent to a … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/hmong-refugee-pardoned-michigan-governor-162536418.html
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A letter to Kristi Noem after her visit to Minnesota last week
“Immigrants and refugees are not like your dog, Cricket. You can’t get rid of us just because we make you uncomfortable,” Ka Vang writes. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/noem-protest-twin-cities-trump-administration-immigration-enforcement/601507422
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Pardoned Hmong community leader detained by ICE still at risk
The post Pardoned Hmong community leader detained by ICE still at risk appeared first on AsAmNews. A Hmong community leader from Michigan being held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/pardoned-hmong-community-leader-detained-by-ice-still-at-risk/ar-AA1PjFwm
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Gov. Whitmer pardons Hmong refugee arrested by ICE facing deportation
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has pardoned an immigrant who was arrested in July by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is facing potential deportation to Laos, despite living in the U.S. since he … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/gov-whitmer-pardons-hmong-refugee-012949650.html
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Gov. Whitmer pardons Hmong refugee arrested by ICE facing deportation
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Tags: arrested, deportation, Hmong, immigrant, immigration, Laos, local, Michigan, news, refugee, story, United StatesGov. Gretchen Whitmer has pardoned an immigrant who was arrested in July by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is facing potential deportation to Laos, despite living in the United States … Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/10/23/whitmer-pardons-hmong-refugee-facing-deportation/86862295007/
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After governor pardons refugee in ICE detention, he could still get deported
LANSING, MI – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer this week pardoned Lue Yang, a Hmong refugee who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs (ICE) enforcement over a decades-old conviction that had been expunged … Full story: https://www.mlive.com/news/2025/10/after-governor-pardons-refugee-in-ice-detention-he-could-still-get-deported.html
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Ten things to know about ICE deportations and Hmong Minnesotans
As more Hmong Minnesotans face immigration threats, attorney Mai Neng Moua and reporter Katelyn Vue answer your questions about deportations and citizenship. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/hmong-deportations-minnesota-ice-laos/
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How immigration policy is affecting Hmong Minnesotans
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What’s next for Hmong Minnesotans facing deportation by ICE under the Trump administration? Join us live on Instagram to hear immigration reporter Katelyn Vue and attorney Mai Neng Moua address your … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/inside-sahan-journal/hmong-immigration-rights-deportation-minnesota-instagram-live/
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Minnesota’s language diversity offers a snapshot of a changing state
What are the most common non-English languages spoken in Minnesota homes? The Census Bureau’s data shapes policy and highlights the state’s immigration patterns and linguistic diversity. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/minnesota-non-english-languages-census-data/
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Fresno southeast Asians detained at ICE check-ins, advocates say
These communities are being impacted in a way that we haven’t seen before,” said immigration attorney Tilman Jacobs of the Asian Law Caucus … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/fresno-southeast-asians-detained-ice-183000910.html
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How is immigration enforcement affecting Sacramento’s Asian American, Pacific Islander communities?
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Recent federal immigration raids and detentions have often targeted Latinos. But local Asian American leaders and organizations say members of their communities have also been swept up by ICE and face … Full story: https://www.capradio.org/articles/2025/08/22/how-is-immigration-enforcement-affecting-sacramentos-asian-american-pacific-islander-communities/
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Minnesota lawmakers ask state officials to intervene as Hmong Minnesotans face deportation to Laos
About 100 people rallied in St. Paul Sunday against the deportation of Hmong Minnesotans to Laos. A lawmaker asked Gov. Walz to intervene. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/hmong-deportations-rally-st-paul-minnesota-laos/