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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.

KHOL has confirmed only one unnamed person was detained. ICE has not shared warrants.

Senate File 124 made it out of committee, but not past the Senate floor.

Experts met hours before ICE was confirmed at Latitude 43 apartment complex in Jackson.