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time.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Calls Japan and India Xenophobic' Nations That Do Not Welcome Immigrants

President Biden criticized Japan and India for being xenophobic towards immigrants during a campaign fundraising event, contrasting them with the U.S. for its welcoming approach. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Yay! Biden's actually looking to fix the border at last

President Biden considering executive order to tighten southern border using Section 212(f) power.
Biden may backtrack on previous reluctance to use this executive power due to ongoing border issues. [ more ]
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asylum-seekers
Irish Independent
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

Helen McEntee pushing ahead with new laws to deport migrants to UK amid Rishi Sunak row

The UK and Ireland are in a diplomatic spat over immigration policies, with Ms. McEntee facing pressure and accusations of unsupported claims. [ more ]
NewsChain
2 weeks ago
UK news

Thousands of migrants eligible for Rwanda scheme not reporting to Home Office

Thousands of asylum seekers marked for deportation to Rwanda have lost contact with the Home Office. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

Sunak not interested' in asylum seeker return scheme with Ireland

UK government refusing asylum seekers through Ireland due to EU policy issues. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Political rhetoric aims 'vitriol and hatred' at immigrant asylum-seekers, California advocates say

Legal experts offer free guidance to asylum seekers near US-Mexico border.
California advocacy groups emphasize challenges faced by asylum seekers amid political debates. [ more ]
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Axios
2 weeks ago
Business

Immigration reality: Economy needs workers

Efforts to address the border crisis are crucial amidst unique pandemic-era economic conditions, impacting labor dynamics. [ more ]
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www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Law

Court ruling puts Texas migrant arrest law on hold

Federal appeals court order puts Texas law to arrest migrants on hold
Texas's new immigration law faces legal uncertainties and opposition from the Justice Department [ more ]
NBC New York
1 month ago
NYC politics

NYC mayor cancels a border trip, citing 'safety concerns' in Mexico

Mayor Adams canceled U.S.-Mexico border trip over security concerns
Adams' office reached an agreement to change shelter policy for adult immigrants in NYC [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden admits border isn't secure, says 'massive changes' needed

President Biden admits that the US-Mexico border is not secure, contradicting Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Biden calls for significant policy changes at the border, including changes in the asylum system, and urges House Republicans to take action. [ more ]
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Washington Post
1 month ago
US politics

U.S. appeals court keeps block on Texas immigration law

U.S. appeals court blocks new Texas law empowering state officials to detain migrants
Texas law known as Senate Bill 4 remains on hold pending lawsuits [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
US politics

How Republicans Learned to Love Tough Immigration Rhetoric

Texas law allows police to arrest suspected undocumented immigrants
Republican governors protest Biden Administration's border policies [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Law

Justices Won't Block Texas's Immigration Law, for Now

Supreme Court allows Texas law on migrant arrests to take effect
Justices Barrett and Kavanaugh sent the case back to an appeals court [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Law

Supreme Court Won't Block, for Now, Aggressive Texas Immigration Law

The Supreme Court temporarily supports Texas in the immigration policy dispute with the Biden administration.
The justices are split with the conservatives allowing the Texas law while the liberals dissented, citing chaos in immigration enforcement. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
US politics

Judge blocks Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants who illegally enter US

Federal judge blocks Texas law empowering police to arrest migrants suspected of illegal entry
Legal battle between Texas and Biden administration intensifies over immigration enforcement [ more ]
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president-biden
New York Post
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden promised to open the border as a candidate in 2020 - now he laughs at you about it

President Biden's campaign promises on immigration focused on welcoming immigrants and ending prolonged detention.
Biden's open borders plan, in contrast to his campaign promises, resulted in more than 5 million illegal migrants crossing the border. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden's Use of the Slur "Illegal" Underscores His Rightward Lurch on Immigration

Biden faced backlash for using offensive term 'illegal'
Both parties are moving right on immigration policy [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Doubles Down When Asked If He Regrets' Using the Word Illegal to Describe Immigrants' During SOTU

President Biden stood by his use of the term 'illegal' to describe an undocumented immigrant.
Democratic allies criticized Biden's choice of words, while Republicans, including Trump, used it to criticize Biden's immigration policies. [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

5 key takeaways from Biden's State of the Union speech

Biden reassured Democrats with a commanding State of the Union address, dispelling concerns about his age.
He aggressively engaged with Republican critics, defanged hecklers, and implicitly criticized Trump during his speech. [ more ]
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BBC News
2 months ago
UK news

UK to pay at least 370m to Rwanda for asylum deal, watchdog says

The UK will pay at least £370m to Rwanda for relocating asylum seekers, with additional £150,000 per person over five years.
Legal challenges have hindered the scheme to send individuals to Rwanda, with critics labeling it a national scandal. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

UK: House of Commons passes Rwanda migrant bill DW 01/17/2024

The British Prime Minister's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for consideration is progressing through Parliament despite potential rebellion from within his party.
The contentious immigration policy still faces political and legal obstacles despite the bill's passage in the lower house of Parliament. [ more ]
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New York Post
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden is hiding the true impact of his open border - a shocking 10M have crossed

Biden's new immigration policy allows hundreds of thousands of people into the U.S. illegally.
Migrants are using a phone app called CBP One to apply for humanitarian parole, exploiting the system. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden boxed in on all sides by historic immigration crisis

President Biden is facing an immigration crisis of unprecedented scale at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Republicans criticize Biden's lenient policies as 'open borders' while progressives are critical of the administration's decision-making. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden gaslights on the border, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson blames his 'black wife' and kids and more

President Biden blames Trump and Republicans for the crisis at the border.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson blames his family and job for not visiting the border. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Couldn't Shut Down the Border. Can Biden?

President Biden is pleading with Congress for new authority to address the overwhelmed southern border.
The proposed legislation would give Biden explicit new authority to deny asylum claims and enforce immigration policies. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Jasmine Crockett Blames Republicans for 'Obstruction and Cruelty' Regarding The Southern Border

MAGA Republicans are obstructing Biden's efforts to address the crisis at the border.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticized Republicans for their obstruction and cruelty. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

Biden Aims to Speed Up Asylum Screenings in Certain Cases

The Biden administration proposed rule changes to expedite the removal of ineligible asylum seekers and instructed officers to consider if applicants could have sought refuge in their own countries.
The proposed changes are not anticipated to significantly impact the underfunded and understaffed asylum system, but underscore the administration's prioritization of border security amid high migration levels. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

Biden's new asylum rule would have 'minimal' impact on unauthorized border crossings

The new asylum rule by DHS under Biden's administration might not significantly impact unauthorized border crossings. [ more ]
time.com
1 week ago
Germany news

The Surprising Face of German Anti-Immigration Policies

The convergence of far-right and far-left parties in Germany based on immigration policies. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Germany news

German Lawmakers Agree to Ease Path to Citizenship

Germany has approved legislation allowing shorter waiting periods before naturalization and the possibility of dual citizenship.
The changes are aimed at attracting more skilled workers to the country and creating a more diverse society. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Germany news

German Lawmakers Agree to Ease Path to Citizenship

Germany has approved legislation allowing shorter waiting periods before naturalization and the possibility of dual citizenship.
The changes are aimed at attracting more skilled workers to the country and creating a more diverse society. [ more ]
BBC News
1 week ago
London politics

Defecting MP: Tories under Sunak broken many promises

Natalie Elphicke criticizes Rishi Sunak for not stopping migrant boats, defects from Conservatives to Labour. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
London politics

Former deputy of Britain's Conservative Party defects to smaller, populist party Reform UK

Former Conservative Party deputy chairman defects to right-wing Reform UK after controversial comments about London's mayor and Islamists.
Reform UK, founded by Nigel Farage, aims to attract dissatisfied Conservative voters and is gaining support. [ more ]
Irish Independent
4 days ago
Europe politics

Migrants arriving in North to escape UK Rwanda Bill may mean more asylum seekers coming into Ireland, TD warns

The Northern Ireland Protocol/Windsor Framework rights protections limit the scope of the UK's Illegal Migration Act in the region. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Europe politics

The growing tensions over immigration in Ireland

Immigration tensions in Ireland are rising due to changing demographics, a housing crisis, and social inequalities. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 days ago
Europe politics

Brexit blamed as court ruling leaves UK immigration policy in chaos

Brexiteers faced consequences of high court ruling on UK immigration chaos. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Europe politics

The Guardian view on asylum and Northern Ireland: Rishi Sunak has sabotaged his own legacy | Editorial

The Windsor framework was a significant achievement as Prime Minister and a contrast to his later immigration policy decisions. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Biden administration forecasts 100,000 new migrant enrollees in Obamacare' next year | amNewYork

Roughly 100,000 DACA recipients expected to enroll in Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 days ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Seeks to Curb Flow of Migrants From Nicaragua With New Restrictions

The Biden administration plans visa restrictions and sanctions against individuals and organizations aiding the Nicaraguan government in profiting from migrants heading to the United States. [ more ]
time.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

How Far Trump Would Go

Donald Trump reflects on being too nice during his first term and expresses willingness to adopt a more aggressive approach if re-elected. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

The Governor of Texas Has Actually Built an Incredible Road Map for Blue State Leaders

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's policy of busing migrants to other cities has significantly impacted the political landscape and shifted focus to immigration.
Despite a favorable political landscape for Democrats with economic factors and social issues, the immigration issue engineered by Abbott remains a top concern for voters. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden has been shipping migrants to New York under Adams' nose

DHS allowed 386,000 migrants to fly into various cities via the Advanced Travel Authorization Program.
Biden's administration is facilitating the influx of migrants to cities through various programs, including flying migrants directly to locations like New York City. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Fox's Charles Hurt Rages That Biden Immigration Policies Are Absolute Contempt For American Workers!'

Biden criticized for immigration policy
Democratic party's approach to American workers [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Mass deportations, detention camps, troops on the street: Trump spells out migrant plan

Donald Trump plans massive deportation of undocumented migrants if re-elected, utilizing military and police with creation of detention camps along the southern border. [ more ]
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www.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
EU data protection

UK has begun mass arrests of potential Rwanda deportees: What's next?

The UK Home Office has lost contact with over half of the individuals earmarked for deportation to Rwanda. [ more ]
Privacy International
1 month ago
EU data protection

GPS tagging of migrants UNLAWFUL, UK authority finds after PI complaint

The UK's Data Protection Authority found the GPS tagging of migrants arriving via irregular routes unlawful.
The complaint was based on extensive anonymous testimonies highlighting the negative impact of tagging on individuals' privacy, family life, and health.
The Information Commissioner's Office issued an Enforcement Notice and formal warning to the UK's borders and immigration ministerial department. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
EU data protection

Europe's Border Policies Are Sacrificing Migrant Lives for Corporate Profits

France plans military operation against migrants in Mayotte
Militarized strategies in Europe exacerbate immigration issues [ more ]
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London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago
Business

Raising the threshold for visas will strangle our economic growth

Raising the threshold for skilled worker employment visas harms small businesses' growth potential and innovation in the UK.
Small businesses play a critical role in the UK economy, and hindering their ability to hire foreign talent could impact the country's competitiveness. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 weeks ago
Canada news

Canada bet big on immigration. Now it's hitting the brakes.

Canada has traditionally had broad support for immigration to counter an aging labor force and low fertility rates, but is now facing challenges like a housing affordability crisis and strain on social services. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
Canada news

Canada to set targets to decrease the number of new temporary residents for the first time

Canada setting targets to reduce new temporary residents
Minister Miller convening meeting to discuss levels of temporary residents [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
Canada news

Canada reimposes a visa requirement on Mexicans

Canada reimposes visa requirements on Mexican nationals
Exponential growth in asylum claims by Mexican nationals [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Latinos are growing frustrated and angry about migrants and the border. Here's why

Xochilt Nuñez, an immigrant advocating for farmworker and immigrant rights, feels overlooked compared to new arrivals.
Nuñez expresses mixed feelings of anger, frustration, and jealousy towards new migrants who she believes are living off the system. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

Border security is swaying some California Democrats - and could sway control of Congress

Republican strategy to leverage immigration as a key issue for the November election could impact the Biden-Trump rematch.
Biden's shift towards stricter border policies is partly in response to Republican pressure and internal party dynamics. [ more ]
Cbsnews
1 month ago
NYC politics

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appears at Republican gala in NYC, faces criticism over migrant crisis

Texas Governor faces criticism over busing migrants to New York City.
Over 105,000 migrants transported to sanctuary cities since 2022, with 39,000 to New York City. [ more ]
Action News Jax
1 month ago
NYC politics

New York City's mayor cancels a border trip, citing safety concerns in Mexico

Mayor Eric Adams canceled a trip to the U.S.-Mexico border due to security concerns.
Adams hoped to collaborate with faith and humanitarian leaders to address the migrant crisis. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Should Declare an Emergency at the Border-and Handle It Wildly Different Than Trump

The Biden administration granted Temporary Protected Status to 320,000 Venezuelan nationals in the U.S.
TPS was traditionally for those from war-torn countries or facing natural disasters, but now includes those from Venezuela due to economic and political chaos. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Law

'Maybe Texas went too far' with immigration law, state lawyer tells federal court

Texas attorney admits law may have gone 'too far' regarding immigration policy.
5th US Circuit Court of Appeals takes interest in the controversy surrounding the Texas immigration law. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Law

Advocates gird for Texas migrant law that could upheave US immigration

Texas SB4 allows detention and deportation of migrants, sparking legal battles and community resistance.
Lower court temporarily blocks Texas SB4 implementation, highlighting ongoing constitutional challenges. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Law

Appeals Court Considers Reviving Texas Migrant Law, Now on Hold

Confusion surrounding Texas migrant arrest law
Federal appeals court hearing on Texas migrant arrest law [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
Law

The US Supreme Court allows Texas's anti-immigrant law to go into effect

Conservative majority of U.S. Supreme Court lifted emergency stay on Texas anti-immigrant law, allowing its enforcement.
SB4 law in Texas introduces new offenses with penalties, grants local law enforcement power to request documents, and endorses state deportation system. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Law

Judge upholds program allowing 30,000 migrants from 4 countries into the US per month

Federal judge upholds Biden's immigration policy for migrants from four countries on humanitarian grounds
Legal challenge against humanitarian parole program dismissed by federal judge [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

The U.S. Is Rebuilding a Legal Pathway for Refugees. The Election Could Change That.

President Biden is rebuilding a legal pathway for immigration that was dismantled during the Trump administration.
The U.S. has significantly increased the number of refugees allowed into the country, aiming to admit 125,000 refugees this year, the most in three decades. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Sunak pledge to stop the boats' in tatters as channel crossings top 5,000 this year

Rishi Sunak's pledge to stop the boats faces challenges as record number of migrants cross the Channel.
Shadow immigration minister criticizes the Conservative government for overseeing dangerous Channel crossings and urges action. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Healthcare workers among thousands wrongly denied work while waiting on visas'

Healthcare workers and severely disabled individuals are losing work and benefits due to lack of legal status documents from the Home Office.
The situation is reminiscent of the Windrush scandal, with thousands affected by unintended consequences of the hostile environment policy. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Rishi Sunak to hold surprise press conference following Rwanda vote

The Prime Minister will chair a press conference after his Rwanda bill passed third reading in the Commons.
There were rebellions against the bill, but only 11 Conservative MPs rebelled and it passed with a comfortable majority. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Los Angeles couple's Supreme Court case sheds light on immigrant visa rejections

Courts to hear a case on green card denial due to tattoos.
Concerns raised over lack of explanations for visa denials impacting many families. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Mexican president blackmails Biden over the border

AMLO controls US southern border
Mexico helped reduce illegal entries by 50% in January [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

CNN Declines to Run Political Ad Blaming Joe Biden For Laken Riley's Death

CNN declined to air ad blaming Biden for Laken Riley's death during State of the Union.
Building America's Future criticized CNN for not airing the ad, citing censorship of the truth. [ more ]
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New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

Cuomo calls NYC migrant crisis a 'government blunder' as he targets fellow Dems Hochul, Biden

Former Gov. Cuomo criticizes handling of migrant crisis, highlighting burden on NYC.
Cuomo calls for federal government to support NYC with costs related to migrants. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Lefty laws protect NYC migrants who beat cops from getting deported, congresswoman says

Left-leaning state and city laws make it difficult to deport dangerous migrants who commit crimes.
Democratic lawmakers have pushed through laws that prohibit city cops and state troopers from working with federal immigration officials. [ more ]
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Axios
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden takes on GOP hecklers on immigration, defends border deal

Biden calls for bipartisan action on border bill
Biden emphasizes not demonizing immigrants [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

He Should Have Said Undocumented': Nancy Pelosi Corrects Biden For Saying Killed by an Illegal'

Pelosi suggests Biden should have said 'undocumented' instead of 'illegal' in reference to an individual during State of the Union address. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
US politics

Judge blocks Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants who illegally enter US

Federal judge blocked Texas law expanding police powers for immigration enforcement
Judge cited conflicts with federal immigration law, Constitution's supremacy clause, and potential impact on U.S. foreign relations [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
US politics

After border bill failure, ICE considers mass releases to close budget gap

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to release thousands of immigrants and reduce the number of detention beds after a failed Senate border bill.
The budget shortfall and proposal create challenges for the Biden administration as illegal border crossings are expected to increase in the spring. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
US politics

'Take Our Border Back' convoy arrives at US-Mexico border DW 02/04/2024

Protesters gathered in a Texas border town to express frustration over illegal immigration.
The protest group called 'Take Our Border Back' began their multi-day drive across the US to raise awareness. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
3 months ago
US politics

Texas raises tone in border dispute with Biden and refuses to remove barbed wire

Texas Lieutenant Governor challenges President's immigration policies
Texas refuses to remove barbed wire along the border [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 months ago
Social justice

Why Florida GOP lawmakers want to stop local governments from accepting community IDs

Republican lawmakers in Florida target identification cards for undocumented immigrants.
The bill aims to deter illegal immigration and is part of a broader effort by Republican lawmakers. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden says 'I've done all I can' to secure border - Speaker Johnson says 'simply untrue'

President Biden claimed he has done all he can do to secure the US-Mexico border, but House Speaker Mike Johnson disagrees.
Republicans argue that Biden has the authority to take action to secure the border using existing laws and policies. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Both Parties Have Turned the Border Wall Into a Death Trap

House Speaker and Republican legislators accuse Biden of creating a security crisis at the border
Both Republicans and Democrats have promoted the militarization of the U.S. Southwest for decades [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Europe news

German Lawmakers Agree to Ease Path to Citizenship

Germany has approved legislation allowing shorter waiting periods before naturalization and the possibility of dual citizenship.
The changes are aimed at attracting more skilled workers to the country and creating a more diverse society. [ more ]
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