Biden immigration bill changes 'alien' to 'noncitizen' as part of overhaul
Immigration activists and lawmakers have long battled over language related to immigration. Many now refer not to illegal immigrants but "undocumented" immigrants.
Biden signs executive orders on COVID-19, immigration, rejoining Paris climate accord and WHO
In his first hours as president, President Joe Biden signed a series of executive actions that reversed his predecessor’s orders on immigration, climate change and handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
DHS acting head Chad Wolf didn't have authority to suspend DACA, judge says
A federal judge in New York has ruled that Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf assumed his position unlawfully. U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis's ruling invalidates Wolf’s suspension of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which shields young people from deportation.
Leaders feel sense of relief in some Minnesota communities after projected election results
Minnesota communities that hope to benefit from the presumed Joe Biden Presidency say they are hopeful for the term ahead.
Parents of 545 children separated at border can’t be found
The children were separated between July 1, 2017, and June 26, 2018, when a federal judge in San Diego ordered that children in government custody be reunited with their parents.
New University of Minnesota history project shows COVID-19 impact on immigrants
The University of Minnesota Immigration History Research Center recently launched the "Immigrants in COVID America" project to record the health, economic and social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on immigrants and refugees in the U.S.
ICE responds to Rep. Omar’s COVID-19 concerns with deportation flight
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is responding to a letter from Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota that expressed “grave concerns” over a scheduled deportation flight to Somalia that may include passengers with COVID-19 symptoms.
ICE agents arrest dozens in effort targeting those with criminal history
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents made 39 arrests in a five-state region including Minnesota during an effort targeting undocumented people with criminal histories.
Migrant kids held in US hotels, then expelled
The Trump administration is detaining immigrant children as young as 1 in hotels before deporting them to their home countries.
Trump administration rescinds rule barring foreign students from online-only classes
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
Attorney General Ellison joins lawsuit challenging ICE rule impacting international students
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is joining a lawsuit to challenge a new rule from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would impact the visas for international students.
ICE: International exchange students taking all online courses due to COVID-19 can’t remain in US
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Former member of violent Liberian rebel group deported from Twin Cities
A man who investigators say was once a member of a violent rebel group in Liberia, known for numerous human rights violations, has been removed from the Twin Cities.
ICE detainees fear COVID-19 in Minnesota county jails
Immigration detainees are speaking out over what they claim are deteriorating conditions inside county jails that put them at risk of COVID-19.
Pregnant teen dies after falling over border wall
A 19-year-old Guatemala woman, who was 8-months pregnant, died after falling over a section of the border barrier near El Paso.
Minnesota man convicted of impersonating U.S. Border Patrol agent
A federal jury in New Mexico has convicted a Minnesota man accused of impersonating a U.S. Border Patrol agent last year.
Court sides with President Trump in 'sanctuary cities' grant fight
The Trump administration can withhold millions of dollars in law enforcement grants to force states to cooperate with U.S. immigration enforcement, a federal appeals court in New York ruled Wednesday in a decision that conflicted with three other federal appeals courts.
Popular deacon at Apple Valley church receives emergency stay, avoids deportation
Gladys Mbonifor is happiest singing at her church. Thanks to an emergency stay from a judge, she will get to stay in the United States for now.
Homeland Security waives contracting laws for border wall
The Trump administration said Tuesday that it will waive federal contracting laws to speed construction of a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Father facing deportation in St. Paul get temporary stay approved as son battles disorder
A man facing deportation has had his wish granted, at least temporarily, as immigration officials have allowed him a stay while his son faces a disorder that may require a bone marrow transplant.