immigration-law

Law

Judge blocks Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants

Federal judge blocks Texas law empowering police to arrest suspected immigrants

Judge ruled law conflicts with federal law over states' rights [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Biden reportedly considers bypassing Congress to crackdown on migration at US-Mexico border live

White House considering using federal immigration law aspects from Trump era for crackdown on migrants crossing Mexico border.

Biden administration exploring unilateral executive actions amid challenges from Republican lawmakers. [ more ]

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4 months ago

US news

In Arizona, Immigration Policies of the Moment Mimic the Policies of the Past

Arizona Republicans are pushing for a ballot measure to make unlawfully entering Arizona from Mexico a state crime. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

US news

Proposal to allow Ariz. police to enforce immigration law to appear on state's ballot

Arizona voters will decide on a ballot initiative allowing local law enforcement to arrest people crossing the border illegally, amid significant opposition. [ more ]

Washington Post

Law

Judge blocks Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants

Federal judge blocks Texas law empowering police to arrest suspected immigrants

Judge ruled law conflicts with federal law over states' rights [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Left-wing politics

Biden reportedly considers bypassing Congress to crackdown on migration at US-Mexico border live

White House considering using federal immigration law aspects from Trump era for crackdown on migrants crossing Mexico border.

Biden administration exploring unilateral executive actions amid challenges from Republican lawmakers. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

4 months ago

US news

In Arizona, Immigration Policies of the Moment Mimic the Policies of the Past

Arizona Republicans are pushing for a ballot measure to make unlawfully entering Arizona from Mexico a state crime. [ more ]

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5 months ago

Germany news

The changes to Germany's immigration and citizenship rules in June 2024

New 'Opportunity Card' visa introduced in Germany in June 2024 for skilled workers from outside the EU seeking employment, with relaxed entry and working conditions. [ more ]

ABA Journal

Law

Immigration law firm will expand nearly 10% with addition of Seyfarth Shaw team

Berry Appleman & Leiden to expand by nearly 10% with Seyfarth Shaw team addition. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

California

Senate impeachment trial begins for Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

The Senate held an impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, a rare event for a U.S. Cabinet official in almost 150 years. [ more ]

#deportation

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Law

Texas concedes law allowing judges to deport migrants may have gone too far'

Texas concedes overreach in immigration law SB4

Debate over state versus federal authority on immigration [ more ]

ABC News

NYC politics

NYC Mayor Eric Adams calls for modifying sanctuary city status

Mayor Eric Adams supports modifying sanctuary city laws to allow deportation of migrants who commit serious crimes.

Existing laws restrict cooperation with federal ICE agents for foreign nationals charged but not convicted of a crime. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

UK politics

Stop the boats' does echo the language of the 30s but those words were English | Kenan Malik

It has become a familiar political pas de deux.One side draws an analogy between some current policy or practice and 1930s Germany, as if Nazis provide the only measure of moral degradation.The other side uses outrage at the analogy as a shield to protect itself from having to justify that policy's immorality in its own terms.

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Law

Texas concedes law allowing judges to deport migrants may have gone too far'

Texas concedes overreach in immigration law SB4

Debate over state versus federal authority on immigration [ more ]

ABC News

NYC politics

NYC Mayor Eric Adams calls for modifying sanctuary city status

Mayor Eric Adams supports modifying sanctuary city laws to allow deportation of migrants who commit serious crimes.

Existing laws restrict cooperation with federal ICE agents for foreign nationals charged but not convicted of a crime. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

UK politics

Stop the boats' does echo the language of the 30s but those words were English | Kenan Malik

It has become a familiar political pas de deux.One side draws an analogy between some current policy or practice and 1930s Germany, as if Nazis provide the only measure of moral degradation.The other side uses outrage at the analogy as a shield to protect itself from having to justify that policy's immorality in its own terms.

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Intelligencer

Law

The Texas Immigration Law Is Doomed

Texas law SB-4, granting state officials immigration law enforcement power, is predicted to fail due to constitutional constraints.

Legal analysis sometimes involves predicting outcomes based on practicality rather than searching for correct answers through case law. [ more ]

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ABC7 San Francisco

Law

Texas law that allows arrest of migrants suspected of illegally crossing border to remain on hold

Texas law allowing arrest and deportation of migrants remains on hold after federal appeals court ruling

Justice Department argues Texas law violates federal authority and would create chaos at the border [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Law

A Legal Showdown on the Border Between the U.S. and Texas: What to Know

The Biden administration is suing Texas over a law empowering police to arrest migrants crossing from Mexico without authorization. Federal court temporarily blocked law's implementation, citing conflict with federal law.

Case has significant implications for immigration law and border enforcement amid political divisions. Judge blocked law, emphasizing Supremacy Clause of the Constitution gives federal government authority over immigration matters. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Law

Texas law that allows arrest of migrants suspected of illegally crossing border to remain on hold

Texas law allowing arrest and deportation of migrants remains on hold after federal appeals court ruling

Justice Department argues Texas law violates federal authority and would create chaos at the border [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Law

A Legal Showdown on the Border Between the U.S. and Texas: What to Know

The Biden administration is suing Texas over a law empowering police to arrest migrants crossing from Mexico without authorization. Federal court temporarily blocked law's implementation, citing conflict with federal law.

Case has significant implications for immigration law and border enforcement amid political divisions. Judge blocked law, emphasizing Supremacy Clause of the Constitution gives federal government authority over immigration matters. [ more ]

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#supreme-court

New York Post

Law

How the Texas Supreme Court migrant battle makes no sense

Migrants in Texas face uncertainty due to conflicting state and federal laws

Supreme Court pushes 5th Circuit to resolve Texas immigration law case quickly [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Law

An Appeals Court Often Out of Step With the Supreme Court Notches a Victory

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has a conservative reputation, and the Supreme Court has allowed the aggressive Texas immigration law to go into effect for now.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor criticized the Fifth Circuit for not considering the constitutionality and harm caused by the law before allowing it to be enforced. [ more ]

Washington Post

Law

Supreme Court clears way for Texas to enforce immigration law, for now

Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce strict immigration law

Lower court judge deemed the law likely unconstitutional [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Law

US supreme court extends block on Texas police migrant law

The supreme court extended the block on a Texas law giving police broad powers for immigration enforcement.

Legal battle between Texas and Biden administration over immigration authority. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Law

How Texas' plans to arrest migrants for illegal entry would work if allowed to take effect

The Texas plan to arrest migrants crossing the border is on hold pending a Supreme Court decision.

The law allows any Texas police officer to arrest migrants for illegal entry under specific circumstances. [ more ]

New York Post

Law

How the Texas Supreme Court migrant battle makes no sense

Migrants in Texas face uncertainty due to conflicting state and federal laws

Supreme Court pushes 5th Circuit to resolve Texas immigration law case quickly [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Law

An Appeals Court Often Out of Step With the Supreme Court Notches a Victory

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has a conservative reputation, and the Supreme Court has allowed the aggressive Texas immigration law to go into effect for now.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor criticized the Fifth Circuit for not considering the constitutionality and harm caused by the law before allowing it to be enforced. [ more ]

Washington Post

Law

Supreme Court clears way for Texas to enforce immigration law, for now

Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce strict immigration law

Lower court judge deemed the law likely unconstitutional [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Law

US supreme court extends block on Texas police migrant law

The supreme court extended the block on a Texas law giving police broad powers for immigration enforcement.

Legal battle between Texas and Biden administration over immigration authority. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Law

How Texas' plans to arrest migrants for illegal entry would work if allowed to take effect

The Texas plan to arrest migrants crossing the border is on hold pending a Supreme Court decision.

The law allows any Texas police officer to arrest migrants for illegal entry under specific circumstances. [ more ]

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ABC7 San Francisco

Law

Texas' controversial migrant arrest law is back on hold after briefly taking effect Tuesday

Texas' plans to arrest migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally were put on hold after a 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals order.

The U.S. Supreme Court initially allowed the strict immigration law but later an appeals court panel paused it again. [ more ]

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www.aljazeera.com

EU data protection

They fled Ukraine to the Netherlands. Why are they being expelled?

Thousands of third-country nationals fleeing Ukraine must leave Netherlands by March 4.

The Dutch government is asking this group to leave following a court ruling based on EU policy changes. [ more ]

www.thelocal.fr

France politics

Inside France: Farmers, the far-right and fabulous French puns

The Conseil Constitutionnel rejected many high-profile additions to France's new immigration law, resulting in a bill that is closer to the government's original version.

Far-right leader Jordan Bardella criticized the ruling, but populists attacking judges can be effective in other countries. [ more ]

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EU data protection

They fled Ukraine to the Netherlands. Why are they being expelled?

Thousands of third-country nationals fleeing Ukraine must leave Netherlands by March 4.

The Dutch government is asking this group to leave following a court ruling based on EU policy changes. [ more ]

www.thelocal.fr

France politics

Inside France: Farmers, the far-right and fabulous French puns

The Conseil Constitutionnel rejected many high-profile additions to France's new immigration law, resulting in a bill that is closer to the government's original version.

Far-right leader Jordan Bardella criticized the ruling, but populists attacking judges can be effective in other countries. [ more ]

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Above the Law

Law

Law Firm Managing Partner Shares Her Journey To The Top

The challenging and rewarding nature of immigration law

The importance of resilience and empathy in the field [ more ]

Slate Magazine

US Elections

It's Trump's Congress Again

Trump's ability to influence the legislative process has been resurrected now that he has the Republican presidential nomination in his grasp.

Failure to pass an immigration law deal could have historically damning consequences. [ more ]

#france

www.france24.com

France politics

Controversial new French immigration law promulgated by Macron

The formal text of a new immigration law was published in France, with instructions for applying the legislation already given to officials.

The law's promulgation follows the Constitutional Council's censure of 35 out of 86 articles, including controversial measures requested by the right, such as restrictions on social benefits and immigration quotas. [ more ]

www.france24.com

EU data protection

French immigration law: What are the measures deemed unconstitutional?

France's Constitutional Council has struck down large parts of a divisive new immigration law due to it being unconstitutional.

The law included provisions that discriminated against immigrants in accessing social welfare benefits. [ more ]

www.france24.com

France politics

French court scraps large parts of hardline immigration law as unconstitutional

France's Constitutional Council rejected several measures in a divisive new immigration law.

The rejected measures include making it harder for immigrants to bring their families to France and limiting their access to social welfare. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

France news

French court annuls large part of country's new immigration law

France's constitutional council has declared parts of the country's new immigration law unconstitutional.

The annulled articles include restrictions on family reunifications and student residency permits, as well as making residing in France illegally a crime. [ more ]

www.france24.com

France politics

Controversial new French immigration law promulgated by Macron

The formal text of a new immigration law was published in France, with instructions for applying the legislation already given to officials.

The law's promulgation follows the Constitutional Council's censure of 35 out of 86 articles, including controversial measures requested by the right, such as restrictions on social benefits and immigration quotas. [ more ]

www.france24.com

EU data protection

French immigration law: What are the measures deemed unconstitutional?

France's Constitutional Council has struck down large parts of a divisive new immigration law due to it being unconstitutional.

The law included provisions that discriminated against immigrants in accessing social welfare benefits. [ more ]

www.france24.com

France politics

French court scraps large parts of hardline immigration law as unconstitutional

France's Constitutional Council rejected several measures in a divisive new immigration law.

The rejected measures include making it harder for immigrants to bring their families to France and limiting their access to social welfare. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

France news

French court annuls large part of country's new immigration law

France's constitutional council has declared parts of the country's new immigration law unconstitutional.

The annulled articles include restrictions on family reunifications and student residency permits, as well as making residing in France illegally a crime. [ more ]

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Above the Law

Marketing

Immigration Law Firm Marketing: Strategies For Success

Having a national practice is different than having a state-specific legal practice.

Content marketing is the backbone of your online presence and can drive traffic to your legal services. [ more ]

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France politics

French prime minister resigns following recent political turmoil over immigration

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has resigned following political backlash over a new immigration law.

President Emmanuel Macron is seeking to appoint a new government to regain momentum in his second term. [ more ]

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France politics

The failure of Macron's immigration bill puts the president's inclusive en meme temps' ideology in crisis

The phrase 'en meme temps', which expresses Emmanuel Macron's pragmatism, may have died when a majority of delegates in the French National Assembly rejected the Macron government's immigration law.

Macron's en meme temps strategy, which sought to bridge the gap between left and right, is fading away as he is increasingly seen as more right-leaning. [ more ]

www.france24.com

France news

'It strengthens anti-establishment forces': Pension reform protests threaten Macron's agenda

A demonstrator bashes a pans with a portrait of Emmanuel Macron on it, during a pan-banging protest in front of Lyon's town hall on April 24, 2023.Jeff Pachoud, AFP A global credit ratings agency downgraded French debt worthiness a notch on Saturday, citing pension reform protests as a cause.Two weeks after the contested pension reform passed, persistent social movements threaten to erase the financial gains that the French government expected.

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France politics

French prime minister resigns following recent political turmoil over immigration

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has resigned following political backlash over a new immigration law.

President Emmanuel Macron is seeking to appoint a new government to regain momentum in his second term. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

France politics

The failure of Macron's immigration bill puts the president's inclusive en meme temps' ideology in crisis

The phrase 'en meme temps', which expresses Emmanuel Macron's pragmatism, may have died when a majority of delegates in the French National Assembly rejected the Macron government's immigration law.

Macron's en meme temps strategy, which sought to bridge the gap between left and right, is fading away as he is increasingly seen as more right-leaning. [ more ]

www.france24.com

France news

'It strengthens anti-establishment forces': Pension reform protests threaten Macron's agenda

A demonstrator bashes a pans with a portrait of Emmanuel Macron on it, during a pan-banging protest in front of Lyon's town hall on April 24, 2023.Jeff Pachoud, AFP A global credit ratings agency downgraded French debt worthiness a notch on Saturday, citing pension reform protests as a cause.Two weeks after the contested pension reform passed, persistent social movements threaten to erase the financial gains that the French government expected.

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#franc

www.thelocal.fr

France politics

France expels nearly 5,000 foreign criminals in one year

French authorities expelled 4,686 foreign criminals in 2023, a 30 percent increase from the previous year.

Deportation of foreigners convicted of crimes is a controversial issue in France, particularly due to high-profile incidents involving these individuals. [ more ]

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France politics

France expels nearly 5,000 foreign criminals in one year

French authorities expelled 4,686 foreign criminals in 2023, a 30 percent increase from the previous year.

Deportation of foreigners convicted of crimes is a controversial issue in France, particularly due to high-profile incidents involving these individuals. [ more ]

www.thelocal.fr

France politics

France expels nearly 5,000 foreign criminals in one year

French authorities expelled 4,686 foreign criminals in 2023, a 30 percent increase from the previous year.

Deportation of foreigners convicted of crimes is a controversial issue in France, particularly due to high-profile incidents involving these individuals. [ more ]

www.thelocal.fr

France politics

France expels nearly 5,000 foreign criminals in one year

French authorities expelled 4,686 foreign criminals in 2023, a 30 percent increase from the previous year.

Deportation of foreigners convicted of crimes is a controversial issue in France, particularly due to high-profile incidents involving these individuals. [ more ]

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#texa

Axios

Law

DOJ sues Texas alleging new immigration law is unconstitutional

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Texas, claiming that its new immigration law is unconstitutional.

The law, which allows local police to enforce immigration laws, has raised concerns about potential racial profiling. [ more ]

New York Post

US politics

Gov. Abbott says 'I like my chances' after Biden administration sues Texas over migrant arrest law

The Biden administration has sued Texas over a new law that allows authorities to arrest migrants who enter the country illegally.

The Justice Department argues that the law intrudes on the federal government's exclusive authority to regulate immigration and violates the Supremacy Clause of the US Constitution. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US politics

Opinion | Governor Defiance Tries to Usurp Washington's Role

Texas has passed a new immigration law that allows the state to take over immigration enforcement from the federal government.

The law has been challenged in court as unconstitutional, but Texas is counting on the fight it will cause. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

US politics

US threatens to sue Texas over law allowing state police to arrest migrants

The US Department of Justice is threatening to sue Texas if it implements a law allowing state police to arrest individuals suspected of crossing the border illegally.

Senate Bill 4 (SB4) aims to prohibit sanctuary city policies and make improper border entry a criminal offense. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Law

Justice Dept. Threatens to Sue Texas Over Migrant Arrest Law

The Justice Department is threatening to sue Texas if it enforces a new immigration law that allows the arrest of unauthorized migrants entering the US from Mexico.

The law, known as Senate Bill 4, is seen as a challenge to the Biden administration's immigration policies and has been criticized for potential constitutional violations and encouraging racial profiling. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Law

Justice Dept. Threatens to Sue Texas Over Migrant Arrest Law

The Justice Department is threatening to sue Texas if it enforces a new immigration law that allows the arrest of unauthorized migrants entering the US from Mexico.

The law, known as Senate Bill 4, is seen as a challenge to the Biden administration's immigration policies and has been criticized for potential constitutional violations and encouraging racial profiling. [ more ]

Axios

Law

DOJ sues Texas alleging new immigration law is unconstitutional

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Texas, claiming that its new immigration law is unconstitutional.

The law, which allows local police to enforce immigration laws, has raised concerns about potential racial profiling. [ more ]

New York Post

US politics

Gov. Abbott says 'I like my chances' after Biden administration sues Texas over migrant arrest law

The Biden administration has sued Texas over a new law that allows authorities to arrest migrants who enter the country illegally.

The Justice Department argues that the law intrudes on the federal government's exclusive authority to regulate immigration and violates the Supremacy Clause of the US Constitution. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US politics

Opinion | Governor Defiance Tries to Usurp Washington's Role

Texas has passed a new immigration law that allows the state to take over immigration enforcement from the federal government.

The law has been challenged in court as unconstitutional, but Texas is counting on the fight it will cause. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

US politics

US threatens to sue Texas over law allowing state police to arrest migrants

The US Department of Justice is threatening to sue Texas if it implements a law allowing state police to arrest individuals suspected of crossing the border illegally.

Senate Bill 4 (SB4) aims to prohibit sanctuary city policies and make improper border entry a criminal offense. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Law

Justice Dept. Threatens to Sue Texas Over Migrant Arrest Law

The Justice Department is threatening to sue Texas if it enforces a new immigration law that allows the arrest of unauthorized migrants entering the US from Mexico.

The law, known as Senate Bill 4, is seen as a challenge to the Biden administration's immigration policies and has been criticized for potential constitutional violations and encouraging racial profiling. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Law

Justice Dept. Threatens to Sue Texas Over Migrant Arrest Law

The Justice Department is threatening to sue Texas if it enforces a new immigration law that allows the arrest of unauthorized migrants entering the US from Mexico.

The law, known as Senate Bill 4, is seen as a challenge to the Biden administration's immigration policies and has been criticized for potential constitutional violations and encouraging racial profiling. [ more ]

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www.nytimes.com

New York City

Love for a Librarian Who Helps Immigrants

Fred Gitner receives the I Love My Librarian Award for his work with migrants at the Queens Public Library.

Gitner is the assistant director of the Queens Library's New Americans Program, which provides informational workshops on topics such as immigration law and parenting. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US news

Justice Dept. Threatens to Sue Texas Over Migrant Arrest Law

The Justice Department is threatening to sue Texas if it enforces a new immigration law that allows the arrest of unauthorized migrants entering the US from Mexico.

The law, known as Senate Bill 4, is seen as a challenge to the Biden administration's immigration policies and has been criticized for potential constitutional violations and encouraging racial profiling. [ more ]

WSJ

World news

U.S., Mexico to Hold Talks on Slowing Border Crossings

Top Biden administration officials are flying to Mexico on Wednesday for urgent talks to slow the record pace of illegal crossings at the U.S. southern border, just as congressional negotiators are racing to reach a deal to tighten America's immigration laws.

www.thelocal.fr

France politics

OPINION: The French people are greater losers than Macron in immigration bill battle

The French government's proposed new immigration law was rejected without debate by five votes in the National Assembly.

The failure to pass the immigration law is an embarrassing defeat for the government, with President Macron suffering his worst parliamentary reverse. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

France politics

French government vows to push on with immigration bill despite defeat

The French government is pushing forward with an immigration law despite strong opposition from various political parties.

The immigration bill aims to balance tough measures on migration with France's need for foreign workers to boost the economy. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

France news

French government vows to push on with immigration bill despite defeat

The French government is pushing forward with an immigration law despite strong opposition from various political parties.

The immigration bill aims to balance tough measures on migration with France's need for foreign workers to boost the economy. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

France politics

French government vows to push on with immigration bill despite defeat

The French government is pushing forward with an immigration law despite strong opposition from various political parties.

The immigration bill aims to balance tough measures on migration with France's need for foreign workers to boost the economy. [ more ]

#people

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Huntington Park agrees to settlement on illegal detention of immigrants

After Huntington Park police arrested Jose Luis Maldonado Aguilar on suspicion of public intoxication, they didn't book him with a crime.Instead, they detained him until immigration officials could pick him up.During his 46 days at an immigration detention center in the high desert, he lost his job as a construction worker, and several of his cars were repossessed, according to his attorneys.

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Sunak claims Starmer another leftie lawyer standing in our way' on immigration

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Rishi Sunak has claimed Sir Keir Starmer is another leftie lawyer seeking to disrupt the Government's immigration plans.Labour leader Sir Keir was on the receiving end of the Prime Minister's jibe after he accused the Government of delivering utter failure and warning the problem just gets worse with every new gimmick.

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Teenager pleads not guilty in connection with migrant boat incident

A 19-year-old man has appeared in court after four people died when a migrant boat capsized in the Channel.Ibrahima Bah appeared at Folkestone Magistrates' Court in Kent on Monday and pleaded not guilty to facilitating attempted illegal entry to the UK.Bah, who is of no fixed address, was remanded in custody by Deputy District Judge Nicola Fleck to appear at Canterbury Crown Court on January 16.

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Huntington Park agrees to settlement on illegal detention of immigrants

After Huntington Park police arrested Jose Luis Maldonado Aguilar on suspicion of public intoxication, they didn't book him with a crime.Instead, they detained him until immigration officials could pick him up.During his 46 days at an immigration detention center in the high desert, he lost his job as a construction worker, and several of his cars were repossessed, according to his attorneys.

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Sunak claims Starmer another leftie lawyer standing in our way' on immigration

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Rishi Sunak has claimed Sir Keir Starmer is another leftie lawyer seeking to disrupt the Government's immigration plans.Labour leader Sir Keir was on the receiving end of the Prime Minister's jibe after he accused the Government of delivering utter failure and warning the problem just gets worse with every new gimmick.

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Teenager pleads not guilty in connection with migrant boat incident

A 19-year-old man has appeared in court after four people died when a migrant boat capsized in the Channel.Ibrahima Bah appeared at Folkestone Magistrates' Court in Kent on Monday and pleaded not guilty to facilitating attempted illegal entry to the UK.Bah, who is of no fixed address, was remanded in custody by Deputy District Judge Nicola Fleck to appear at Canterbury Crown Court on January 16.

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www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Asylum seekers rescued at sea can be lawfully prosecuted, Court of Appeal rules

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Asylum seekers who arrive in the UK illegally after being rescued at sea can be prosecuted lawfully under new legal powers, the Court of Appeal has ruled.Provisions in the Nationality and Borders Act, which came into force last year, were considered by leading judges after a hearing in London last month following appeals by three Sudanese men who are due to stand trial for immigration offences later this year.

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