Beyond the U.S. southern border, a new wave of migrants is reshaping communities across the country, fueling economic growth in the heartland and upending local politics from its smallest towns to its largest cities. A special @McClatchy series spotlights immigration in America.

“Immigration has been a place of political resort to really engender anger and emotions,” Mayorkas told me in an interview, “but if people look at it fairly and squarely, this nation has prospered because of legal immigration.” mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-…

In Columbia, South Carolina, voters say immigration has become their top priority in the upcoming presidential election, despite having one of the smallest migrant populations in the nation. thestate.com/news/politics-…

Despite a surge in arrivals to their state border, North Texans don't list immigration among their top priorities: 'It’s a big pomp and circumstance to hide from real issues.' star-telegram.com/news/politics-…

Sheriffs in North Carolina refused to cooperate with ICE throughout the Trump administration – but a surge in arrivals under Biden has provided the local GOP with an opening. newsobserver.com/news/politics-…

The beating heart of Washington’s agriculture industry is in danger, but a key lawmaker has a plan to help shore up the most critical issue farmers are facing: a disappearing workforce dependent on migrant labor. tri-cityherald.com/news/local/art…

Signs emerge that Tren de Aragua, the largest criminal gang in Venezuela, is beginning to establish a presence in the United States, raising fears among the Venezuelan community in South Florida. miamiherald.com/news/nation-wo…

In central California, a migrant Latino population deeply rooted in the local culture is grappling with the impacts of a new generation of arrivals. sacbee.com/news/californi…