immigration

Photography Exhibit Portrays 100 Years Of Missouri Immigrants

Susan B. Wilson and Monica Sandreczki — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:59:36 +0000

The cultures of Kansas and Missouri was shaped by wave after wave of immigrants: from Germany, Ireland, Italy and Eastern Europe. A new exhibit called, The Missouri Immigrant Experience: Faces and Places portrays vivid images of the state’s diverse immigrants from the early nineteenth century to today. The exhibit was sponsored by the Missouri Immigrant and Refugee Advocates (MIRA), a coalition of organizations that advocates for immigrants.

Missouri House Committee Looks At Revoking Public Assistance For Some Immigrants

Marshall Griffin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:20:20 +0000

Legislation that would repeal public assistance for some immigrants is being considered by a Missouri House committee.

Missouri Senate Panel Holds Final Immigration Meeting

Marshall Griffin and Marshall Griffin — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:24:57 +0000

The Missouri Senate’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Immigration held its final meeting Thursday. Among the issues discussed was legislation that would require driver’s license exams be given in English only.

Policy Change Brings 800 New Immigration Service Jobs To Region

Dan Verbeck — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:04:59 +0000

A change in U.S. immigration policy last summer has translated into 800 new jobs for metro Kansas City. The work will be both sides of state line and pay no less than $27,000 a year.

The Distance Between Us

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Jabulani Leffall — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:08:53 +0000

On Tuesday’s Central Standard author Reyna Grande describes her experience living as in illegal immigrant in the U.S.

Her memoir, The Distance Between Us, is an intimate, graphic narrative about her early years left behind by her parents in Mexico, tumultuous time as a youth in America and journey to becoming a U.S. citizen.

Missourians React To Obama Immigration Policy Announcement

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:21:06 +0000

President Obama surprised the country on Friday by unveiling a new immigration policy.

Report: Immigration From Mexico To U.S. Comes To Standstill

Eyder Peralta — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:49:00 +0000

The historic wave of migration from Mexico to the United States, which over four decades brought 12 million immigrants to the country, has come to a standstill.

Immigration Remains A Dicey Issue For Romney, GOP

Don Gonyea — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:41:00 +0000

At a Republican candidates' forum in Wisconsin before the state's primary earlier this month, a speaker who wasn't on the ballot had strong words for the GOP regarding its low standing among Hispanic voters.

"The way the party ... talks about immigration is going to impact the future course of this party and the future course of this nation," said former U.S.

Becoming American In Missouri

Stephen Steigman, Steve Kraske and Kathleen Pointer — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:23:52 +0000

In 2003 he left his life working as an attorney in London and Paris and moved to the much smaller community of Columbia, Missouri. Last week, he made it official. Alex George is a U.S. citizen.

Controversy In Kansas Over Proposed Immigration Bill

Laura Ziegler — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:57:17 +0000

The controversy over illegal immigration is pitting Republican against Republican and business against immigration hardliners in Kansas. A coalition of business and farm advocates have proposed legislation to help some who are in the country without legal documents stay beyond expired visas in an effort to support the state’s meat and dairy industry.

Kansas Cuts Food Benefits For Some Immigrants' Families

Sylvia Maria Gross — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:16:27 +0000

The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services recently cut off hundreds – possibly thousands – of immigrant families from receiving food stamps.

Republicans At Odds Over Undocumented Worker Program

Laura Ziegler — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:31:09 +0000

A pro-business, pro-immigration bill introduced in the Kansas legislature yesterday pits traditionally Republican business leaders against the hardline anti-immigration Secretary of State and maybe the Republican governor as well.

Missouri Bill Calls For Schools To Check Citizenship

Sylvia Maria Gross — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:24:57 +0000

A Missouri Senate committee is holding a hearing Tuesday, January 17 on a bill that would require schools to check the immigration status of students. And it calls on police to check anyone they stop, if they have a suspicion it could be an illegal immigrant.

Rockhurst Student Faces Deportation

Sylvia Maria Gross — Mon, 24 May 2010 19:38:16 +0000

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Kansas City, Mo. – A Kansas City college student was arrested participating in a sit-in for immigrants' rights in Sen. John McCain's office in Tucson, Ariz. KCUR's Sylvia Maria Gross spoke with Yahaira Carrillo, who is still in Arizona, awaiting an immigration court hearing.

Among Toughest In Nation: Missouri Immigration Laws To Begin

Dan Verbeck — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:12:45 +0000

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Hotly disputed laws put Missouri in forefront against illegal immigration. Sanctuary cities banned. Sponsor, Rep. Bob Onder denies proliferation of ethnic profiling.