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MN Women’s Press | The U.S. Supreme Court ruled June 30 that the Constitution guarantees automatic citizenship to virtually all children born on American soil, striking down President Trump’s executive order that sought to deny birthright citizenship to babies born to parents who are undocumented or in the country temporarily.

In this month’s newsletter, you’ll learn about:

• Standing up against increasing citizenship application fees
• Supporting New Americans on their pathway towards citizenship 
• Volunteers needed for ‘Side by Side’ refugee program
• ‘Community Volunteering Day’ August 8th
• World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
• STEM & Trades Career and Training Fair July 29th 

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to advance, the Career and Training Fair will connect you with people and programs to build a rewarding future. 

Wednesday, July 29 
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
At the International Institute of Minnesota: Hall of Nations

Pioneer Press | The International Institute of Minnesota saw 13 of its clients become citizens in the first half of this year vs. 400 in the same period last year.

The International Institute of Minnesota commends today’s Supreme Court decision in Trump v. Barbara affirming the constitutional principle of birthright citizenship in the United States. Read our full statement.

BBC | While life has returned to some sense of normalcy, Minnesota’s immigrant community says they still grapple with residual trauma, economic impacts and uncertainties surrounding immigration status.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a new rule proposal to raise naturalization fees by 75% or more and eliminate fee waivers. This is a proposed rule, meaning it does not go into effect immediately. There will be public comments open for the next 60 days, until August 24, after which all comments will be reviewed before a final rule is published. We strongly urge our supporters, community members, and clients to submit a public comment about this proposed rule change and let your voices be heard.

Midway Como Frogtown Monitor | Non-profits share what has improved and what hasn’t since Operation Metro Surge. For Twin Cities non-profits that support immigrant communities, this is a moment of assessment and continued resolve.

KARE 11 | The path to American citizenship is not the same for everyone, but one requirement applies to all immigrants seeking to become citizens: passing the naturalization test.