Articles on Immigration

Includes attraction, high-skilled labor, integration, low-skilled labor, policy, reform, and undocumented immigrants.

Fremont Suspends New Law
Omaha World-Herald, July 28, 2010

Lino Lakes Approves English-Only Ordinance
St. Paul Pioneer Press, July 27, 2010

Nebraska Town: Is Illegal Immigration Crackdown Worth the Cost?
Christian Science Monitor, July 27, 2010

Immigrants Make Rock River Valley Richer
Rockford Register Star, July 23, 2010

Two Immigration Lawyers Recommend Fixes to What They Say Is a Broken System
St. Louis Beacon, July 21, 2010

Immigration Is Hot Topic in Kansas Secretary of State Race
Kansas City Star, July 21, 2010

2 Lawsuits to Block Fremont Immigration Ordinance
Lincoln Journal Star, July 21, 2010

While Immigration Causes Controversy, Two Lawyers Say Most Americans Don't Know How It Really Works
St. Louis Beacon, July 20, 2010

Ohio Lawmaker Wants to Bring Arizona-Style Immigration Law North
Cleveland Plain Dealer, July 16, 2010

Branstad: People Should Prove Citizenship to Police
Des Moines Register, July 15, 2010

Faithful to Offer Prayers on Immigration Reform
Green Bay Press Gazette, July 9, 2010

Soccer Soothes a Sense of Discontinuity for a Bosnian Immigrant
Chicago News Cooperative, July 9, 2010

Immigrants Celebrate America
Detroit News, July 3, 2010

New National United Auto Workers Leader Set to Score Some Victories
Detroit News, July 1, 2010

June 2010

Lincoln Spanish GED Class Graduates
Lincoln Journal Star, June 27, 2010

Council Member Pushes 'English Only' in Lino Lakes
Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 23, 2010

Fremont and Nebraska Look Ahead After Immigration Vote
Lincoln Journal Star, June 22, 2010

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Pushes Immigration Reform to Protect Its Workers
Cleveland Plain Dealer, June 18, 2010

Anti-Hate-Crime Video Offers Unsettling Lesson
Chicago News Cooperative, June 18, 2010

In Pilsen Neighborhood, Collecting Latino Stories
Chicago News Cooperative, June 18, 2010

City in Nebraska Torn as Immigration Vote Nears
New York Times, June 17, 2010

Economic Storm Buffets Builder's American Dream
Indianapolis Star, June 15, 2010

Riving Rural Minnesota: Some Small Towns with Big Ideas
MinnPost, June 14, 2010

Afghan-Born Woman Helps Other Immigrants Cross Cultural, Legal Bridges in St. Louis
St. Louis Beacon, June 11, 2010

Torn by Immigration Ordinance
Omaha World-Herald, June 10, 2010

Council to Sheriff: Stop Reporting Foreign Jail Inmates to ICE
Wisconsin State Journal, June 2, 2010


May 2010

Refugees Increasingly Find a Home in St. Louis
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, May 31, 2010

Dividing Lines: Arizona's Immigration Law Finds Supporters, Opponents in the Heartland
St. Louis Beacon, May 31, 2010

Carpentersville Tries to Move on from '06 Immigration Battle
Chicago Tribune, May 25, 2010

Gay Immigrants Savor Freedom
Chicago Tribune, May 17, 2010

New Wave of Iraqi Refugees Finds a Haven
Detroit Free Press, May 14, 2010

An Immigration Story, and a Love Story
Chicago News Cooperative, May 14, 2010

Fleeing Violence, Seeking Asylum in Midwest
Chicago Tribune, May 10, 2010

Fear Drives Immigration Discussion East Central
Indiana Star Press, May 9, 2010

Firing a Shot at Arizona Law
Chicago News Cooperative, May 7, 2010

An Immigration Law to Match Arizona's Could Be Expensive
Des Moines Register, May 6, 2010

Polls Offer Mixed Solutions to Immigration
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 5, 2010

Arizona Immigration Debate Foretells Our Demise?
Kansas City Star, May 4, 2010

International Welcome School Deals with Academics, Adjustment and Trauma
St. Louis Beacon, May 4, 2010

Local Hispanic Gain a Key Ally in Their Call for Immigration Reform
Cleveland Plain Dealer, May 3, 2010

Recession, Enforcement Driving Illegal Immigrants to Leave U.S.
Kansas City Star, May 1, 2010

Illegal Immigration: A Jobs Issues for those Here Legally
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 1, 2010

Marchers Protest for Federal Immigration Reform
Chicago Tribune, May 1, 2010

Immigration Protesters in Iowa Tell Congress to Act
Des Moines Register, May 1, 2010

April 2010

Immigration Law Debate Resonates Far from Border
New York Times, April 30, 2010

Hmong Kids: We Need a Hmong-Speaking Cop in Our Neighborhoods
MinnPost, April 30, 2010

Despite Name, Immigrants from Many Countries Have Settled in Greektown
Detroit News, April 28, 2010

Civil Disobedience New Tactic in Immigration Reform Fight
Chicago Tribune, April 27, 2010

Immigrant Professionals Wait for their Chance to Contribute
Cleveland Plain Dealer, April 27, 2010

Black, Latino Tussle over Jobs Harms Both
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 26, 2010

States Pushed to Get Tough on Immigration
Des Moines Register, April 25, 2010

Census Analysis Pierces Stereotype: 48% of Twin Cities' Immigrants Hold White-Collar Jobs
MinnPost, April 22, 2010

Illinois Congressman Fighting Anti-Immigration Bill - in Arizona
Medill Reports Chicago, April 22, 2010

Ode to Day Laborers Inspired by Northwest Side Street Corner
Chicago Sun-Times, April 21, 2010

Liberian-American Mayor Makes History in Tiny Hampton
MinnPost, April 20, 2010

Only Six Iowa Counties Close to Diverse 2010 Economy Envisioned a Decade Ago
Iowa Independent, April 19, 2010

Immigration Reform Could Lead to Biometric Social Security Card
Chicago Tribune, April 19, 2010

Viva Casa de Salud: New Health Center Opens on South Side to Treat Hispanic Immigrants
St. Louis Beacon, April 16, 2010

Work Force Fueled by Highly Skilled Immigrants
New York Times, April 15, 2010

Tighter Travel Visa Rules Could Crimp Michigan Economy, Colleges
Detroit News, April 15, 2010

Agencies Are Stretched in Efforts to Aid Refugees
Chicago News Cooperative, April 15, 2010

West Liberty History Wanted for Mujeres Latinas
West Liberty Index, April 14, 2010

State Bill Targets Companies that Hire Undocumented Workers
Wisconsin State Journal, April 13, 2010

Tour to Explore a 'Hidden Gem' in Cleveland's Slovenian Community
Cleveland Plain Dealer, April 8, 2010

Law Schools Struggle to Attract Minorities
Minneapolis Star Tribune, April 7, 2010

Resistance Looms, But a Group Pushes Cleveland to Welcome the World
Cleveland Plain Dealer, April 5, 2010

ACLU Program Will Protect Muslims in FBI Questioning
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 1, 2010


March 2010

No Lie - New Health-Care Law Leaves Undocumented Immigrants without Health Coverage
St. Louis Beacon, March 30, 2010

St. Louis Needs to Embrace Immigration
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, March 29, 2010

South Omaha Gets New Ally
Omaha World-Herald, March 29, 2010

Hispanic's Influence on State and Local Politics Is Still Small But Growing
St. Louis Beacon, March 24, 2010

Overseas Investors Brew Growth at Ann Arbor-Based Bearclaw
Detroit News, March 23, 2010

Liberians Safe for Now: Obama Right to Offer Extension, But Immigration Reform Needed
Minneapolis Star Tribune, March 22, 2010

Immigration Rally Sends Iowans Off to Lobby Congress
Des Moines Register, March 21, 2010

Workers Unite for Jobs, Immigration Reform
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 19, 2010

Strategy for Detroit: Lure Immigrants
Detroit News, March 18, 2010

Postville Plant Supervisors Still on the Lam
Des Moines Register, March 15, 2010

Immigrant Vote Sidetracked
Omaha World Herald, March 12, 2010

Bishops: Support Immigrants Aid
Omaha World Herald, March 3, 2010

Groups that Want to Reduce Immigration Warn of an Unsustainable Population Surge
Medill Reports Chicago, March 2, 2010

February 2010

Liberian Refugees in Minnesota Again Facing (Annual) Deportation Threat
MinnPost, February 24, 2010

Somali Refugee Has a Big Dream
St. Louis Post Dispatch, February 24, 2010

Koster to Probe Use of Illegal Immigrants at Farmington Construction Site
St. Louis Beacon, February 24, 2010

Traditional Hmong Cooking Reflects Rural Culture
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 23, 2010

Kindergartners Switch between English, Spanish
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 22, 2010

Solon Considers an Official Welcome for Immigrants
Cleveland Plain Dealer, February 18, 2010

Illegal Immigration Down -- Because of Economy or Border Control?
MinnPost, February 12, 2010

Universities Collaborate to Study a Burgeoning Latino Population
St. Louis Beacon, February 12, 2010

Should We Be Deporting One of Us?
Des Moines Register, February 12, 2010

East African Women's Center Scrambles to Survive
MinnPost, February 11, 2010

State's Asian Indians Thrive in Entrepreneurial Society
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 7, 2010


January 2010

Two Iowa Refugee Agencies to End Resettlements
Des Moines Register, January 27, 2010

Crackdown on International Drug Gangs
Chicago Tribune, January 27, 2010

Russians in St. Louis Document their Lives
St. Louis Beacon, January 25, 2010

Immigration Policy Should Reflect Our Best Values
Kansas City Star, January 23, 2010

Cleveland's Jewish Community Wants to Welcome the World
Cleveland Plain Dealer, January 23, 2010

Michigan Jobless Flock to Seasonal Work: Move to Summer Jobs Pits Them Against Students and Migrants
Detroit News, January 22, 2010

Local Latinos Gain Allies in their Quest for Immigration Reform, Rally in Cleveland Spans Cultures
Cleveland Plain Dealer, January 14, 2010

Project Tackles Obstacles to Healing Refugee Trauma
MinnPost, January 11, 2010

Despite Aiding U.S., Iraqi Is Denied a Green Card
New York Times, January 7, 2010

Hmong Seek Answers about Thai Repatriation
St. Paul Pioneer Press, January 6, 2010

Throw Open the Doors!
Akron Beacon Journal, January 3, 2010

Latino Numbers Surge at Public Universities
Des Moines Register, January 2, 2010

Shedding Old Rivalries and Pulling Together
Chicago News Cooperative, January 2, 2010

Desperate Somalis Seek 'Back-Door' Route to US
Associated Press, January 2, 2010


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