Immigration

Federal funding cuts have reshaped refugee resettlement in Mid-Missouri. One local organization is now taking on more responsibilities with fewer resources.

A Kennett, Missouri, woman went to St. Louis last month for what she thought was a routine meeting with immigration officials to renew her immigration documents. Instead, they shackled her and are now trying to deport her to Hong Kong.

This concern arises with heightened federal action on student deportations.

The University of Missouri said some students have had their visa records terminated.

Sheriff Dwayne Carey said Missouri "didn't have the number" of people detained on immigration charges that some might assume.

Immigration enforcement rumors circulating on social media are terrifying people — and that's hurting businesses.

The protesters braved cold and snow to protest the federal administration's actions against immigrants.

The City of Columbia's policy lets police make some distinctions, but immigration advocates are pushing for more protections.

One bill being discussed in the Senate would include life imprisonment without parole as a punishment for immigration violations, and would allow Missourians to collect $1,000 bounties for reporting people who are in the country without legal status.

Senate Bills 58 and 72 both seek to create provisions and punishments for undocumented immigrants. Those there to oppose the bills more than tripled those there in support.