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40 members of the Arkansas National Guard are headed to the US southern border with Mexico. This marks the second time the state’s National Guard personnel have been deployed to assist Texas law enforcement in policing the border.
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Marshallese communities in Northwest Arkansas face challenges due to disproportionately targeted immigration policies and enforcement programs. The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) puts these communities at higher risk for deportation, with Marshallese communities making up almost 60% of the names shared with ICE.
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Arkansas United was recently awarded a $250,000 federal grant from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for work on immigration integration in Arkansas. Executive dirctor Mireya Reith says she sees their work as a bridge between the immigrant community and Arkansas and the policy makers at all government levels.
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On today's show, a federal grant for immigrant integration in Arkansas. Also, the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office prepares for counting signatures for proposed state constitutional amendments. Plus, light and music combine in Lia Uribe’s latest Sound Perimeter.
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On today's show, how Italian immigration to Arkansas in the 19th century influenced U.S. policy for a long time. Plus, Dan Maguire stops in to sing a couple of songs. Also, the holiday blockbuster movie season is underway with Disney’s “Wish.”
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Eighty soldiers from the Arkansas National Guard have been deployed to patrol the U.S. - Mexico border for a 30-day special operation.
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This week's episode of the "I Am Northwest Arkansas" podcast is a conversation between host Randy Wilburn and Irvin Camacho, host of the "District 3 Podcast."
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TheatreSquared's production of "Sanctuary City" by Martyna Majok continues through April 9th. The principle actors, Ana Miramontes and Brennan Urbi, talked with us about the play and the work they put into building a rapport with each other.
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On today's show, drawings from children regarding their fears about deportation or being separated from their families are in the book, "Drawing Deportation: Art and Resistance Among Immigrant Children." Plus, a Van Buren Tyson Plant closure impacts about 900 jobs, and a pilot training center will open in Fort Smith. Also, a spring break event schedule, couple movie reviews from Courtney Lanning, a critic from the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, and more.
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Drawings from children regarding their concerns about deportation or being separated from their families are in a new book, "Drawing Deportation: Art and Resistance Among Immigrant Children."