immigration

The move comes after the Wyoming Highway Patrol signed an agreement for boosted information sharing and some enforcement of federal immigration laws.

Wyoming State Highway Patrol, alongside five county sheriff’s offices, is now a part of ICE’s 287(g) program.

Though less visible than in cities, regional ICE operations see a sharp uptick, opting for jail pick-ups over raids — for now.

Experts say the new law that went into effect Tuesday is likely unconstitutional and legal challenges are anticipated.

Birthright citizenship laws could be different in each Mountain West state after the U.S. Supreme Court reduced judicial powers.

'Strangers in the Land' traces 19th-century violence against Chinese immigrants in Wyoming to contemporary crackdowns.

Confusing messaging over immigration efforts

About a dozen cities and towns in Wyoming saw rallies, protests and civic education as part of the nationwide demonstration. Local news reports suggest over 2,000 people in Wyoming protested on the same day.

Abdalrahim Abuwarda’s family has made a life in Laramie, where he and his wife are attending UW. He told WPR he’s “terrified” at the prospect of losing their newfound stability.

Over 300,000 visas were issued last year to foreign farmworkers – a fraction of what the agriculture industry needs for its labor force. That guest worker program is getting new scrutiny from labor and industry critics who have long wanted to overhaul it.