Immigration

it is a global issue that demands attention and action.

A new report from the International Rescue Commission finds that the number of refugees resettled in Idaho has declined by half since 2016

Numbers released last week by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement show increasing arrests and deportations by the agency's Salt Lake City field office, which covers Idaho.

The Twin Falls City Council agenda was focused on voting on the 2019 budget. But during public comment the people had another focus. Last week the Twin Falls City Council voted against a resolution regarding the separation of kids from their families at the Mexico border. Monday citizens spoke at the podium voicing their frustrations.

The Mormon church says it's "deeply troubled" by the separation of families at the U.S-Mexico border and is urging national leaders to fix the situation and find compassionate solutions.

Idaho is ranked at number 47 in the nation getting only 19 points out of 100 using the WalletHub methodology.

In politics we often hear about the need for compromise.

Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter says Jerome County officials should not be swayed by possible legal challenges as they consider a contract leasing out space in the county's new jail to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

A rally is planned in Twin Falls to support of the controversial Deferred Action for Child Arrivals program President Donald Trump announced he would phase out

Lefty believes a poem at the base of a statue is immigration law.

Source: WalletHub It is no secret that a lot of people in Idaho have strong opinions on refugees and non-Idaho born people coming to the state.

Source: WalletHub I can't claim to know much about economics or immigration. So let's allow the studies of others help us understand the actual impact immigration has on our economy in Idaho versus the rest of the United States.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Boise City Council has voted unanimously to adopt a resolution affirming the city's role as a welcoming community and a community of refuge.

Nyelly Corral is a young lady whose family emigrated from Mexico.  Until President Obama signed the executive order to hold deportations of some illegal immigrants, some members of her family were living in the shadows. Randy Stapilus has the Idaho Political Update...

At 9 this morning, Nallely Corral will discuss President Obama's change in deportations of family members of American citizens. Randy Stapilus will have the Idaho Political Update at 8:40. Residents of Ferguson, MO. are awaiting the decision of the grand jury ... Read More ...

President Obama told the country last night that if illegal aliens meet certain criteria, they will not be deported.  Some claim he is circumventing the law while others say he is just prioritizing priorities.  What do you think? Ella Donahue will have the CSI Update at 8:20 ... Read More ...

Former Idaho Senator Larry "Wide Stance" Craig has been appointed as Finance Chairman for the Idaho GOP.  Some people, even Republicans, have a problem with that. Shawna Obenchain and Cecilia Gracida explain the upcoming "Running with the Turkeys ... Read More ...

Is it a "second chance" or a ridiculous idea?  The Idaho Republican Party has named former Senator Larry Craig as the finance chairman for the party.  What do you think? The Rob Green Turkey Trot is coming up... We will have the cops with the "bad guys" list at 8:30 ... Read More ...

Top Story Podcast 8/22/11: First hour - Dept. of  Homeland Security's new policy is to suspend deportation plans for illegal aliens who have been "good" while they have been illegal.  Diana Stevens with the Farmers Market. Looking for an older show ...

At the behest of president Obama, the Department of Homeland Security has announced its intention to individually review roughly 300,000 pending deportation cases in federal immigration courts. Lower-priority cases -- those not involving individuals considered violent or otherwise dangerous -- will be suspended...