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Keeping Families Together program: Legal challenges halt the program allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain legal status without leaving the country, while a Republican presidential candidate offers IVF to women if elected but lacks details.
The Keeping Families Together program, designed to help undocumented immigrants, including families in Minnesota, obtain legal status without leaving the country, is currently facing legal challenges. A federal judge in Texas has paused the program following a lawsuit from 16 Republican-led states, arguing the Biden administration bypassed Congress and that the policy could lead to increased illegal immigration. Meanwhile, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump campaigned in neighboring Wisconsin, offering to provide In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) for women if elected, but offering no details on funding or implementation. In Minnesota, Twin Cities Muslim leaders are asking for a police investigation into a recent mosque burglary as a possible bias crime.
Religious bias, mosque burglaries: Minnesota mosques have been targeted 35 times since 2021, with the latest being the Darl-Hikma Islamic Center. Imam Aden Mahmoud is advocating for authorities to investigate potential anti-Muslim bias.
Acts of violence and potential bias against religious institutions, such as the Darl-Hikma Islamic Center in Minneapolis, continue to occur. The center was burglarized, making it the 35th time a Minnesota mosque has been targeted since 2021. Imam Aden Mahmoud is encouraging police to consider anti-Muslim bias as a possible motive. Meanwhile, there is positive news as the Ojibwe language version of Star Wars, "A New Hope," is now showing in theaters around Minnesota and neighboring states. This initiative supports the longevity of the Ojibwe language. In addition, the Minnesota Aurora women's soccer team is selling more shares to expand its ownership base, aiming for 10,000 owners, and working towards joining a professional league. Despite their undefeated record in the past three seasons, they have yet to win a league championship.
Minnesota sports, weather: Minnesota's Gophers football team lost to North Carolina, baseball games featuring links and twins, sunny weather with temperatures in mid-70s to lower 80s
Minnesota's Gophers football team began their season with a close loss to North Carolina, while the links are playing the wings and the twins are facing off against the Blue Jays in baseball. The weather across Minnesota is sunny with temperatures reaching the mid-70s to lower 80s. This news covers the latest happenings in Minnesota sports and weather. The Gophers' football team faced a tough opponent in North Carolina, ultimately falling short with a score of 19-17. Meanwhile, baseball fans can look forward to local games featuring the links and twins. Lastly, the sunny weather with warm temperatures is a welcome change for Minnesotans, providing a positive note to start the day. Stay tuned for further updates throughout the day.