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flag Rock Springs, Wyoming, unveiled a statue honoring 28 Chinese miners killed in a 1885 anti-immigrant riot, marking the 140th anniversary.

flag Rock Springs, Wyoming, unveiled a seven-foot bronze statue titled "Requiem" to honor the 28 Chinese coal miners killed in a 1885 anti-immigrant riot fueled by labor tensions, marking the 140th anniversary of the massacre. flag The monument, depicting a Chinese miner amid ruins holding a broken dragon flag, replaces a small, overlooked plaque and stands near the former Chinatown site. flag Archaeologists from Grinnell College have uncovered artifacts like pottery, bones, and a wooden beam, confirming the area’s historical significance. flag Once known as the "Home of 56 nationalities," Rock Springs is now confronting its past with greater visibility, supported by local students, museums, and officials. flag Despite this acknowledgment, Sweetwater County, which voted 76% for President Trump in 2024, continues to renew contracts with ICE and enforce strict immigration policies, a stance criticized by Mayor Max Mickelson, who calls it inconsistent with the town’s immigrant heritage and urges focus on local issues like drug and human trafficking.

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