Immigration

Last month, more than 300,000 migrants came to the US from a host of countries fleeing political persecution and poverty. Cities across the country are struggling to take them in. Krish O’Mara Vignarajah of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service joins me with an update.

We’ll go On the Record to hear about the Gateways for Growth report. It details the impact immigrant families have had on Baltimore County’s economy and labor force. Plus, What are the priorities for the county’s New Americans Task Force ?

Baltimore County’s New Americans Task Force is underway. At a recent meeting, the 36 member group outlined its focus areas.

The official ribbon-cutting ceremony was on Tuesday, but LIRS staff and volunteers are already hard at-work getting new (and new-ish) immigrants settled.

Title 42 has ended. What will happen at the U.S. southern border?

The Access to Care Act could expand insurance to 275,000 people but it is stalled in the Maryland Senate.

This week on the podcast: two stories from people who came to the United States as teenagers.

This week on the podcast, two tales of epic journeys in search of work, education and safety.

NPR's Franco Ordonez, refugee services activist Krish Vignarajah and Baltimore County's new immigrant outreach coordinator Giuliana Valencia-Banks share their insights on America's intractable immigration crisis.

This week on the podcast, tales from two women who face incredible obstacles and persevere.