Recent detentions and deportations of international students have sparked controversy, raising concerns about the long-term damage to the United States’ reputation as the global leader in higher education. Meanwhile, the increasing number of U.S. students studying abroad underscores the importance of international[...]
Tag: Immigration
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Point: Deport Aliens Advocating Evil
In then-President Joe Biden’s words, Hamas’ October 7, 2023, massacre of Israeli civilians was an act of “pure, unadulterated evil,” resulting in “the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust,” with “more than 1,000 civilians slaughtered,” “stomach-turning reports of … babies being[...]
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Students Detained Without Warning Shake Trust on Minnesota Campuses
Students come to Minnesota from around the world with the hope that if they follow the rules, they’ll be safe, supported, and respected. But two recent ICE arrests—one in Mankato, another in Minneapolis—have shattered that sense of security. With little explanation and[...]
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The Unfinished Immigration Story of Magdalena Klipfel
Some stories of immigration are about determination. Others are about heartbreak. Magdalena Klipfel’s is both. Denied entry to the U.S. twice due to a medical condition, she endured years of hardship—her mother’s death at sea, exile in Belgium and England, and a[...]
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The dark parallels between 1920s America and today’s political climate
Throughout history, moments of national anxiety have often led to policies that target the most vulnerable. A century ago, after war and a deadly pandemic, fears of decline fueled restrictive immigration laws, forced sterilization programs, and the rise of movements that sought[...]
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North Dakota sheriff calls release of inmate to ICE impersonator ‘perfect storm’
A mix-up at the Williams County Jail led to a brief but embarrassing escape when a man posing as an ICE agent walked in and took custody of an inmate—no questions asked. Sheriff Varlan Kvande calls it a “perfect storm” of timing[...]
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Watch: The Hidden Costs of Mass Deportations
When it comes to the food on our tables, the journey from farm to fork involves countless hands. Many of these hands belong to immigrants who are pivotal to American agriculture. Yet, with President Trump’s plans for large-scale deportations, the fields of[...]
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Immigration drives Iowa’s 2024 population growth
Iowa isn’t just cornfields and covered bridges—it’s attracting a fresh wave of residents from across the globe. Between 2023 and 2024, over 19,000 newcomers from other countries chose Iowa as their new home, boosting its population more than any other factor. While[...]
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Canadian Prairies stand to benefit the most from boost to immigration target
Immigration is an issue in every country; it’s also an opportunity. New citizens equal new workers, and in places starved for labor, everyone willing to fill a role is welcome. And for our neighbors to the North, the Canadian Federal government has[...]
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North Dakota House advances bill banning ‘sanctuary’ cities
A bill that would prohibit North Dakota towns and cities from making policies related to immigration enforcement passed the ND House recently. Jeremy Turley with Inforum has the full story that includes no evidence of any North Dakota towns or cities actually[...]
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International teachers complete their journey to Grand Forks
What do you do when you run a school district and finding teachers is tough? In Grand Forks, they cast their net beyond the U.S. borders, and on their first haul they brought in three new teachers from as far away as[...]
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‘We hereby declare!’ Young citizens take oath in special Children’s Museum event
When it comes to immigration formalities, the children of naturalized parents and those adopted by American parents are often notified by of their citizenship by a letter in the mail. But at a recent ceremony at the Children’s Museum of Minnesota, the[...]
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Migrants may have been lost in perilous blizzard conditions
A story out of Manitoba earlier this week provides a stark reminder about the perils of traveling on the prairie in winter. But perhaps of equal concern is the reason people were on the road in the first place. This news sets[...]
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Heitkamp: Unaccompanied minors from South America fleeing, not migrating
Housing and Human Services is considering housing unaccompanied children immigrants at the Grand Forks Air Force Base temporarily. Senator Heitkamp is hopeful that if that path is chosen, the community will be welcoming. The Grand Forks Herald has the full story. [...]Read[...]
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Immigration: The First Thing We Need to Fix
We all know the immigration system is broken. And the media and politicians like to score points on illegal immigration, but if we’re going to fix the problem, we need to first fix legal immigration. Here’s one guy’s personal experience with the[...]
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North Dakota Joins Multi-State Immigration Lawsuit
We’re the 24th state to join the effort that hopes to legally block President Obama’s executive action on immigration. [...]Read More... from North Dakota Joins Multi-State Immigration Lawsuit