Immigration
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Immigrants rights advocates, Madison chamber, say Biden’s actions address state labor shortage
Some Wisconsin business and immigrants rights groups say new executive actions by the Biden Administration on immigration will help address the state’s labor shortage. But they say larger federal immigration reforms are still needed.
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Some immigrants can’t get Wisconsin driver’s licenses, but some want that to change
Some advocates continue to push for a change to Wisconsin law that blocks people living in the state illegally from getting driver’s licenses.
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After backlash, refugee resettlement efforts continue in Eau Claire
Around 16,700 refugees have resettled in Wisconsin since 2001. In Eau Claire, one agency has worked through protests and false claims.
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Voter opinions on immigration and deportation have changed. Republicans hope to benefit.
As Republicans continue to hammer President Joe Biden on immigration and border security, new polling from the Marquette University Law School shows it may be resonating with more voters.
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‘It’s desperate’: Thousands of immigrants in Wisconsin are in court without lawyers
More than 20,000 people living in Wisconsin have immigration cases pending that could result in deportation. But the vast majority won’t be represented by an attorney.
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Whitewater adjusts to changing population amid increase of immigrants
Many in Whitewater have welcomed the immigrants to the community with open arms. Some say the city’s estimate of the number of new arrivals is too high. Others say it’s a conservative guess.Â
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Immigration to Wisconsin fueled modest population gains last year
Wisconsin’s population is holding steady, with modest gains attributed to immigration and people moving from other states.Â
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GOP bill would require local hearings, resolutions on proposed refugee resettlement plans
Local elected officials would have to be notified about refugee resettlement plans under a bill introduced by Republican lawmakers from the Eau Claire area. Â
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Whitewater police chief preparing letter asking for federal help in response to immigration
The police chief of a small city in southeastern Wisconsin is asking for federal help in response to a bump in immigration. A letter, dated Dec. 28, is signed by […]
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Wisconsin DACA recipients could get in-state tuition, professional licenses under bipartisan proposal
Some immigrants lacking permanent legal status who arrived in the United States as children would be able to access in-state tuition and professional licenses under bipartisan legislation announced Monday. The […]