A routine traffic stop in Whitefish has sparked a federal lawsuit alleging racial profiling and unlawful detention. Beker Rengifo Del Castillo says police pulled him over for a faulty taillight in April, then called U.S. Customs and Border Protection solely because he[...]
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As Trump cracks down on international students, college applications rise overseas
The U.S. is seeing a decline in international student enrollment as political changes, visa delays, and heightened scrutiny make it harder for foreign students to attend. While many once considered the U.S. a top destination, alternatives are gaining traction. Universities in the[...]
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On This Day | Immigrants Wanted
Rev. Mr. Engel after making an investigation of conditions in North Dakota, believes there is room for thousands of these men who in time would prove an important factor in developing our agricultural resources. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Immigrants[...]
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Shooting Off Our Right Foot
My spouse and I are fortunate enough to be annually invited to a coastal resort in southern California by a family friend. The good company, the beauty and power of the Pacific Ocean, as well as the pleasant weather are offers we[...]
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On This Day | Opportunity Draws Immigrants
They have proved to those of us who can't see the forest because we are too close to the trees that opportunity is as great today as yesterday in America. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Opportunity Draws Immigrants
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Port: This is what makes America great
North Dakota once led with a welcome mat. Under Gov. Doug Burgum, the state created the Office of Legal Immigration to attract global talent and help ease workforce shortages. But that legacy is now caught in the undertow of a louder, angrier[...]
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A 49-year-old Canadian has died while in ICE custody in Florida
A Canadian man held by U.S. immigration authorities has died in custody, raising fresh questions about conditions in federal detention centers. Johnny Noviello, 49, was found unresponsive on June 23 at a Miami facility while awaiting deportation. Efforts to revive him failed,[...]
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Local universities monitor halt on international student visa interviews
Fargo-area universities are watching closely as a federal pause on new student visa interviews threatens to disrupt international enrollment. With demand rising — and campuses like NDSU and MSUM seeing steady growth in students from abroad — the timing adds uncertainty to[...]
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Watch: ‘Ridiculous’: Los Angeles residents react to National Guard deployment
In Los Angeles, the streets echo with voices, not violence. Residents gathered peacefully to protest immigration raids, but their chants were met with the sight of armed National Guard troops. The message from protesters is clear: this isn’t about chaos—it’s about community,[...]
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Watch: L.A. Protests: On the Ground as Trump Deploys Marines
What began as a protest over an ICE raid has escalated into a national flashpoint. In Los Angeles, demonstrators rallied for labor leader David Huerta—arrested during the protest—and marched to the courthouse where he was released on bond. But tensions surged when[...]
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Pentagon sets price tag for 60-day Los Angeles troop deployment at $134 million
What began as protests over immigration raids in Los Angeles has spiraled into a national showdown over federal power, state authority, and the use of military force on U.S. soil. On Capitol Hill, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions about the[...]
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2,000 National Guard troops will be sent to L.A. amid clashes over immigration raids
The federal government has sent 2,000 National Guard troops into Los Angeles, marking a significant escalation in its immigration enforcement strategy. What began as targeted ICE raids has now spiraled into tense street clashes, with protesters and federal agents facing off in[...]
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Judge blocks Trump admin’s move to bar Harvard from enrolling international students
A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s attempt to strip Harvard University of its ability to enroll international students—a move the school called retaliatory and unconstitutional. The Department of Homeland Security claimed Harvard was fostering antisemitism and foreign influence, while[...]
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Aggressive immigration enforcement makes musicians rethink U.S. tours
Polish rock band Trupa Trupa knows touring the U.S. feels more like mission impossible than a celebration of music. Frontman Grzegorz Kwiatkowski describes months of delays, visa uncertainty, and the looming risk of being turned away at the border. He’s not alone.[...]
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Federal Reversal Brings Momentary Relief for Thousands of International Students
Thousands of international students across the U.S. just got a much-needed reprieve. After weeks of sudden record terminations that jeopardized their legal status, the federal government has announced it will restore many students’ entries in the crucial SEVIS database — at least[...]
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NDSU student’s visa has been revoked | The Flag
For international students, a visa isn’t just paperwork—it’s their link to education, community, and stability. At North Dakota State University, one student recently had that link severed after a visa was revoked for failing to maintain status. While no detentions have occurred,[...]