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Immigration Coverage
People fleeing war, political persecution and poverty are transforming the face of America, and remaking the globe. This collection of stories examines the impact of populations on the move.
Immigration Coverage:



Listen Illegal immigrants find sanctuary in Cincinnati church (4:15)
December 26, 2007 | permalink | email |


A Cincinnati pastor found himself at the center of the immigration debate. This past summer, some illegal immigrants fleeing a raid at a poultry plant in Ohio wound up at Reverend Larry Kreps's church. Kreps tells anchor Marco Werman that his church gave them sanctuary, though not everyone in the congregation thought it was a good idea.


John Wesley United Methodist Church


Listen Avoiding deportation (4:15)
July 10, 2007 | permalink | email |


Chicago Public Radio's Chip Mitchell reports on how the immigrant community in Chicago is bracing for tougher enforcement of immigration laws. Some community leaders are stepping up efforts to train immigrants to avert deportation.



Listen Immigration bill defeat threatens forestry workers (5:30)
June 29, 2007 | permalink | email |


The World's Jason Margolis reports on the consequences the defeat of the immigration reform bill may have on the US forestry industry.




Listen Immigrants need help in New Orleans (6:30)
May 30, 2007 | permalink | email |


Correspondent Sheri Fink reports on the struggles among the migrant worker population in New Orleans. Thousands of undocumented immigrants flocked to the city to help with demolition and reconstruction after Hurricane Katrina. But they're having trouble getting help, such as healthcare, when they need it.



Listen Hospice report (5:40)
May 1, 2007 | permalink | email |


The use of hospice care is growing in the United States, but not within the Hispanic community. Correspondent Sarah Bush reports from Austin, Texas.



Listen Immigration interview (3:30)
May 1, 2007 | permalink | email |


Demonstrators have been demanding a path to citizenship for an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants today. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with reporter Yolanda Perdomo, who was at the protest in Chicago.



Texas immigration report (4:00)
January 8, 2007 | permalink | email |


Correspondent Ben Philpott reports from Austin, Texas, on the debate over illegal immigration in President Bush's home state.



Iraq refugees report (4:30)
January 2, 2007 | permalink | email |


Refugees are fleeing Iraq daily by the thousands. While many are heading to Syria and Jordan, some with relatives in the United States are attempting to settle here. Quinn Klinefelter of WDET reports that those refugees face an array of obstacles.



Tennessee immigration report (4:00)
November 6, 2006 | permalink | email |


The World's Jessie Graham reports on how local law enforcement wants to crack down on illegal immigration in Tennessee.



Tennessee elections report (6:30)
November 2, 2006 | permalink | email |


The World's Jessie Graham reports from Tennessee, where immigration is a big issue for some voters. Tennessee has recently seen a big increase in its population of illegal immigrants.

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