immigration

'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.

International students at the University of Wyoming face an uncertain future as the federal government continues its crackdown on immigration.

The Department of Homeland Security restored hundreds of student visa records last week but said it’s not reversing course.

A checklist warns staff to "avoid any actions that could be perceived as interfering."

The governor also vetoed a bill that would have barred using state funds or personnel to enforce federal rules about firearms. He likened it to “defund the police” efforts due to its penalties if violated.

The measures include a new law that will add noncitizen verbiage on drivers licenses. Gordon let another become law without his signature. It invalidates out of state drivers licenses for those without documentation.