Refugee, immigrants, advocates speak on barriers, community in Greater Grand Forks

Refugee, immigrants, advocates speak on barriers, community in Greater Grand Forks

EAST GRAND FORKS — It has been a little more than two years since Mutware "Phillippe" Ngomirakiza came to the United States. During that time, he has learned many people don't understand what it means to be a refugee. Ngomirakiza said he met with some staffers of lawmakers last summer, and was surprised to learn they didn't understand the difference between a refugee and undocumented immigrant. He expressed concern that people may be making deci…