MO: Immigration
New report reveals high economic risk of anti-DEI laws in Missouri
A new report finds some Missouri laws and prospective laws are perceived as discriminatory regardless of their actual intent - and it outlines some bi…
Hawley criticized for heated questioning of Muslim American judicial nominee
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., has drawn fire for his questioning of the first Muslim American judicial nominee. Hawley, along with Sen. Tom Cotton…
Pork Plant Execs Accused of Sacrificing Safety for Profits
By Rachel Axon, Kyle Bagenstose and Kevin Crowe for USA TODAY and Sky Chadde for the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting Broadcast version by …
Immigrants' Rights Groups Slam Asylum Rules Taking Effect Today
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Immigration rights groups, including the ACLU, are vowing to sue to stop the administration's new asylum rules, which …
Missouri Groups Prep for 2020 Census
ST. LOUIS – The next U.S. census is less than a year away, and nonprofit groups are putting politics aside and marshaling their forces at a …
New Tax Research Shows Immigrants Help Missouri's Economy
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Just in time for Tax Day, a new internet tool shows the tax contributions of immigrants around the country. It shows that …
Groups Applaud Ruling to Keep Citizenship Question Off 2020 Census
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Civil rights and immigrants' groups are celebrating a ruling by a federal judge in New York that removes a question from the 202…
Lawsuit: U.S. Dept. of Labor Not Enforcing Wage Regulations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri's agriculture products bring in more than $88 billion a year, based on the latest data from the Missouri Farm …
New Report Shows Upswing in Anti-Immigrant Rage
COLUMBIA, Mo. – People with anti-immigrant sentiments are emboldened after laws designed to punish immigrants are passed, according to a study …
Minority, Immigrant Families Face Largest Childhood Obstacles in MO
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The biggest barriers to success for Missouri's children are in the paths of black and Hispanic populations, and children …
Immigrants Contribute to Missouri's Economy
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Immigrants play a key role in the economy, according to a new study. The Partnership for a New American Economy report …
Latino Youths Encouraged to Make Voices Heard in November
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Immigrants have a lot at stake in this year's presidential campaign, and a new smartphone app aims to help get out the …