Tag: law
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Minneapolis Mayor Condemns ICE Presence, Encourages Students to Remain Politically Engaged
Jacob Frey, the mayor of Minneapolis, Minn., who has gained popularity in recent weeks for his response to federal law enforcement, encouraged students to hold the federal government … Full story: https://thehoya.com/news/minneapolis-mayor-condemns-ice-presence-encourages-students-to-remain-politically-engaged/
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Eye on the Y: BYU teaches more foreign language courses than any college in United States, BYU alum becomes a Tiktok sensation and BYU law students win national competition
Tags: college, competition, English, Hmong, language, languages, law, national, story, students, United States, universityBrigham Young University now offers an astounding 84 non-English language courses — more than any other U.S. university. Among BYU’s offerings are some of the world’s rarer languages, including Hmong, … Full story: https://universe.byu.edu/campus/eye-on-the-y-byu-teaches-more-foreign-language-courses-than-any-college-in-united-states-byu-alum-becomes-a-tiktok-sensation-and-byu-law-students-win-national-competition
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Minneapolis ICE shooting live updates: Subpoenas served to Gov. Walz, Mayor Frey
That incident followed the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother, on Jan. 7. DHS officials said Good was allegedly attempting to run over law enforcement officers when an ICE officer … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/minneapolis-ice-shooting-live-updates-182437899.html
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DOJ subpoenas Minnesota Gov. Walz and other officials in obstruction investigation
Federal prosecutors served six grand jury subpoenas Tuesday to Minnesota officials as part of an investigation into whether they obstructed or impeded federal law enforcement during a sweeping … Full story: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/doj-subpoenas-minnesota-gov-walz-and-other-officials-in-obstruction-investigation
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The Metro: Whitmer pardons Hmong community leader, Michigan father facing deportation
The Michigan governor’s pardon of Hmong father Lue Yang highlights a clash between Michigan’s expungement law and federal deportation rules. Full story: https://wdet.org/2025/10/23/whitmer-pardons-hmong-community-leader-as-deportation-looms/
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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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Michigan lawmakers asking for transparency after ICE detains Hmong community members
A total of 15 Michigan Hmong refugees were detained in July and lawmakers are asking for more transparency in response. Full story: https://wwmt.com/news/state/hmong-refugees-detained-ice-immigration-michigan-lawmakers-response-lansing-transparency-western-michigan-community-support-politics-law
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Minnesota refugee challenges U.S. for release from ICE custody
A Minnesota refugee who was arrested last month by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents is petitioning his release from custody on the grounds he’s been jailed longer than federal law … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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‘Sold at 12, mother by 15’: America’s hidden shame, child brides the law still fails to protect
In a thought-provoking conversation with Firstpost’s Bhagyasree Sengupta, survivor Kate Yang exposes the ongoing crisis of child marriage in the US, where outdated laws still fail to protect … Full story: https://www.firstpost.com/world/americas-hidden-shame-child-brides-the-law-still-fails-to-protect-13904028.html
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After Last Week’s Big Win, Gingrich Shares What Trump Does Next
After President Donald Trump’s major victory last week, Newt Gingrich appeared on Fox Business Monday to assess what the administration does next. Trump signed the “Big, Beautiful Bill” into law … Full story: https://www.aol.com/last-week-big-win-gingrich-232558779.html
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Hmong American legislator says her family immigrated ‘illegally,’ then clarifies she’s a U.S. citizen
Minnesota House Rep. Kaohly Her said Monday her family “broke the law” to come to the U.S. from Laos following the Vietnam War, though she later said in a statement they came “legally as refugees.” … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Veteran’s bill passes Minnesota House…grants veteran’s status to Hmong fighters
The bill calls for veteran status under state law to certain people who served with secret guerilla units or other irregular forces in Laos: naturalized under the federal Hmong Veterans’ … Full story: https://www.willmarradio.com/news/veterans-bill-passes-minnesota-house-grants-veterans-status-to-hmong-fighters/article_66d7058b-821f-470a-9fc3-e99f7a8199f8.html
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Minnesota bill would define Hmong soldiers who fought during Laos “Secret War” as veterans
Changing state law to define them as veterans would unlock state veterans benefits like the GI bill or access to the state’s veterans homes. Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-bill-hmong-soldiers-laos-secret-war-veterans/
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Appleton police sergeant retires after nearly three decades, was first Hmong officer in department history
The Appleton Police Department is celebrating the nearly 30-year career of one of its sergeants who retired this week. Sergeant Chue Thao started his career in law … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67e77620f8f34a77ab13c53caa64f569&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wearegreenbay.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fappleton-police-sergeant-retires-after-nearly-three-decades-was-first-hmong-officer-in-department-history%2f&c=508815310870303835&mkt=en-us
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Wisconsin schools to teach Hmong, Asian American history
Gov. Tony Evers signed into law a bipartisan bill requiring Wisconsin schools to teach Asian American and Hmong American histories. Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/2025/01/28/tony-evers-wisconsin-schools-teach-hmong-asian-american-history/73210402007/
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For the first time, Minnesota teachers can become licensed to teach Karen, Somali and other heritage languages
Thanks to a 2023 law and programs at Concordia College and the University of Minnesota, dozens of Minnesota teachers are on track to become licensed to teach heritage languages — including two of the … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/education/minnesota-teachers-heritage-language-licenses-hmong-karen-somali/
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Minnesota AG sues former St. Paul superintendent who lost $4.3M in hedge fund scheme
Because the school operates as a nonprofit, its investment policy and Minnesota law prohibit charter schools from investing with hedge funds. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/minnesota-ag-sues-former-st-191532676.html