immigration

Connections: The stories of young people who have come to Rochester as immigrants or refugees

We hear the stories of young people who have come to Rochester as immigrants or refugees. A new book called "Green Card Youth Voices: Immigration...
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Mon, 12/07/2020 - 10:07am
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Connections: What does it mean to be first-generation American in 2020?

"I Was Their American Dream" is a graphic novel by NPR deputy editor Malaka Gharib. Gharib is Egyptian-Filipina-American and grew up with her immigrant...
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Mon, 11/30/2020 - 3:59pm
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Connections: Discussing climate migration

We discuss climate migration. According to the New York Times , one percent of the world today is a barely livable hot zone; by 2070, that percentage...
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Thu, 09/24/2020 - 10:19am
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Connections: Examining immigration and tourism issues caused by closing U.S. land borders

On Monday, the New York Times reported on a new immigration rule proposed by the Trump administration: the President is considering allowing border...
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Tue, 08/11/2020 - 10:13am
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Federal judge halts immigration 'wealth test' in light of pandemic

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt a public charge rule in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The rule is also known as a ...
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Thu, 07/30/2020 - 1:03pm
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Even with DACA win, advocates push for more

While the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Trump administration cannot immediately shut down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals...
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Thu, 06/18/2020 - 1:41pm
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Republican George Mitris announces bid for 25th Congressional District

Local businessman and attorney George Mitris announced his bid for Congress on Monday morning. Mitris, a Republican, will be running for the 25th...
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Mon, 02/17/2020 - 11:46am
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Advocates call on state lawmakers to outlaw ICE arrests at courthouses

Immigration advocates gathered Tuesday in Albany to urge state lawmakers to pass a bill that would prohibit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
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Wed, 01/15/2020 - 7:04am
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