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Some Deportations Halted, But Immigrants Remain in Limbo

By Joyce Hackel ⋅ January 20, 2012 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Raúl Cárdenas and daughter (Photo: standingonthesideoflove.org)

A massive review of immigration cases in Denver and Baltimore will halt deportation proceedings against more than 1600 undocumented immigrants. It’s all part of the Obama administration’s new policy to focus the deportation efforts on undocumented immigrants with serious criminal records. The case against Raul Cardenas of Denver was stopped. He and his wife Judy Cardenas speak with host Marco Werman.

Bank Loans for Milwaukee’s Immigrants

By Jason Margolis ⋅ January 20, 2012 ⋅ 5 comments ⋅ Transcript

"Welcome to Mitchell Bank" (photo: Jason Margolis)

For an immigrant living in America, it can be tough to get a bank loan. Many new arrivals don’t understand the banking system. Or trust it. But some community banks are trying to change this dynamic, places like Mitchell Bank on the south side of Milwaukee.

Mickey And Minnie May Be Undocumented

By The World ⋅ November 24, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Minnie and Mickey (Photo: Bruce Wallace)

Costumed cartoon characters delight the tourists in Times Square. Many of the people inside those costumes are undocumented workers from Latin America. Reporter Bruce Wallace tells their stories.

Difficult Times For Libyan Families

By The World ⋅ September 1, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Nizar Senussi (Photo: Nizar Senussi)

Marco Werman talks with retired doctor Hussein Senussi in Tripoli, and his son Nizar (pictured) in Chicago.

Xenophobia’s Evolutionary Roots

By Rhitu Chatterjee ⋅ August 10, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Studies of chimpanzees, and other primates suggests humans have evolved to be acutely aware of who is an insider and who is an outsider. (Photo: Caelio)

Is it human nature to distrust people unlike ourselves?

North Koreans Searching for Support in the South

By The World ⋅ July 21, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Korea DMZ map

More than 20,000 North Koreans have defected to the South and more are expected to arrive this year.

The Struggle for Refugees in New Hampshire

By The World ⋅ July 21, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Signs at the International Institute in Manchester, NH (Photo: Dan Gorenstein)

Some city officials are questioning whether they can accept any more refugees, given limited budgets.

Helping Immigrants in the Job Hunt

By The World ⋅ July 6, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Upwardly Global career summit in Chicago (Photo: Upwardly Global Facebook Page)

A non-profit group immigrants with a crash course in selling themselves American-style.

Young Gay Immigrants in the US

By The World ⋅ June 30, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Adrielle (photo: Von Diaz)

When young gay immigrants come to the US, they are sometimes moved by the more tolerant climate to come out.

Wave of Immigrants Causing Concerns for the EU

By The World ⋅ June 23, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Migrants arriving in Lampedusa, 2007. (Pictures: Sara Prestianni, Storie Migrante)

European leaders are set to discuss better control of their countries’ borders.

Fate of Deportees in Liberia

By The World ⋅ May 16, 2011 ⋅ 9 comments ⋅ Transcript

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Immigration will be a major point of discussion for the new Congress. But treatment of deported immigrants, once they are deported, is often not debated. Correspondent Deepa Fernandes looks at how the African nation of Liberia has been treating, and often imprisoning, some people deported from the US. Download MP3

Migrant boat capsizes in Italian waters

By The World ⋅ April 6, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Italian coastguards are searching for some 130 migrants from North Africa whose boat capsized during the night, south-west of the island of Lampedusa. The upheavals in Tunisia and Libya have led to an influx of thousands of illegal immigrants trying to enter Italy through Lampedusa. Anchor Marco Werman has more. Download MP3

Italy calls for help with refugees

By The World ⋅ April 4, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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The World’s Gerry Hadden looks at Italy’s attempts to move North African immigrants taking refuge on the island of Lampedusa. Italy has called on other European countries to share the burden. Download MP3

Tuscany textiles

By The World ⋅ February 28, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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We’re looking for a city in Tuscany for our Geo Quiz today. It’s known for its fabrics, its delicious biscotti, and now for its growing Chinese community. The city has the second largest Chinese immigrant population in Italy. Download MP3

Cantonese: a Dialect in Peril?

By The World ⋅ February 7, 2011 ⋅ 5 comments ⋅ Transcript

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In official China, Mandarin is favored over all other dialects. That has had a knock-on effect here in the US, where Cantonese used to be the dominant Chinese language. Reporter Nina Porzucki reports from New York on how Cantonese is faring. Download MP3

Cantonese Social Club