Milwaukee immigrant stories: family, legal hoops, and building a home

Life as an immigrant is commonly clouded by fear and uncertainty. The federal crackdown on immigration this past year has only increased those feelings for immigrants living in our area.

Freelance writer Barbara Miner wanted to share the lived experiences of some Milwaukee immigrants, who make up about twelve percent of the city’s population. Her article in this month’s Milwaukee Magazine shares the stories of DACA recipients, to undocumented parents, asylum seekers and more. Miner joins Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski to talk about the piece, and begins by explaining some of the challenges she encountered covering the topic.