KY: Immigration
KY Legislators Ask State to Help Relocate Afghan Refugees
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- State Democratic leaders are urging Gov. Andy Beshear to offer a permanent home to Afghan refugees in Kentucky. At least a dozen …
After DACA Court Ruling, Advocates Call on Congress for Immigration Overhaul
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- In a recent ruling, a federal judge in Texas blocked new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program…
Immigration Bill Demands KY Public Agencies Cooperate with ICE
FRANKFORT, Ky. - Kentucky lawmakers are considering a bill to require local police and other public agencies to actively participate in enforcing …
Helping Refugees Adjust to Life in KY, Cope with Mental Stress
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Experts and people who have experienced being a refugee are discussing how to improve state and federal policy to better …
Proposed Rule Could Limit Green Card Applications
FRANKFORT, Ky. – People can now officially weigh in on a proposal by the Trump administration to punish legal permanent residents who have used …
Take Back the Tap: Study Questions Bottled Water Sources
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Sales are skyrocketing in the bottled water industry. But what are companies actually selling to customers? In the new report …
Report Outlines Racial, Ethnic Disparities Among KY Kids
FRANKFORT, Ky. – During a time of intense national conversations on race and immigration, a new report reveals the barriers to success children …
Message to KY Politicians: Keep Welcoming Refugees and Immigrants
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- As President Trump attempts to revamp his controversial immigration ban, advocates for refugees and immigrants in Kentucky are …
Churches Add Voice to Prayers for Social Justice, Unity
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Every Tuesday, while Kentucky lawmakers are in session, a call for unity and social justice is being sounded at the state …
Kentuckians Headed to DC for Women's March
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Donald Trump will be greeted by a massive, grassroots human rights rally during his first full day in office as president …
A Closer Look at Who's Still Uninsured in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An estimated 300,000 Kentuckians still don't have health coverage, even as Kentucky has gained headlines for having one of …
New App Aims to Connect With Young Latino Voters
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Immigrants have a lot at stake in this year's presidential campaign, and a new smartphone app aims to help get out the vote on …