#asylum seekers

#asylum seekers

Refugees discovered traveling secretly under coach in Bavaria. [ more ]

Desperate migrant family attempts deadly Channel crossing after facing deportation threat. [ more ]

Tunisia unlikely to become a location for housing asylum-seekers entering EU through irregular means. [ more ]

Seeking asylum is a treacherous journey for LGBTQ+ individuals fleeing persecution. [ more ]

Mayor Eric Adams reached a deal to modify NYC's "right to shelter" mandate for asylum seekers.

Legal Aid Society advocates for homeless New Yorkers regardless of citizenship, opposing the modification. [ more ]

The number of homeless refugees seeking urgent housing from English councils has increased significantly over the past two years.

Refugees who are sleeping on the streets have surged, with one in five seeking help in 2022 now rising to two in five in 2023. [ more ]

Access to food and healthcare is challenging for asylum seekers, impacting their ability to take medication.

Limited access to facilities for parents with infants and pregnant/breastfeeding mothers among asylum seekers. [ more ]

Mayors in rural France angered by migrant transfers from Paris

Paris Olympics clean-up efforts suspected as reason for migrant transfers [ more ]

Finland plans temporary legislation to block asylum seekers from Russia.

Helsinki accuses Moscow of facilitating migrant influx. [ more ]

Conflict in Ukraine led to Russian dissidents seeking refuge in France. [ more ]

Conservative Party's harsh asylum policy backfires in local elections with potential loss of 500 council seats. [ more ]

The Irish Immigration and Asylum Act imposes a duty to remove individuals and has faced legal challenges for its potential negative impact. [ more ]

Asylum Aid is taking legal action against the Home Office over the Safety of Rwanda policy. [ more ]

Justice Minister cancels UK trip after UK home secretary's meeting cancellation raises concerns over Northern Ireland asylum-seekers. [ more ]

Denver received high numbers of Venezuelan immigrants due to political and economic instability, leading to housing challenges and the need for emergency shelters. [ more ]

Minister McGrath predicts 30,000 asylum-seekers in Ireland this year. [ more ]

Irish government will not send police to patrol the border with Northern Ireland. [ more ]

Ireland and the UK are in a diplomatic row over asylum-seekers' return obligations. [ more ]

Asylum seekers flee Northern Ireland to Ireland to avoid deportation to Rwanda under Rishi Sunak's scheme. [ more ]

Mr. Casey is contesting a seat in the June European Elections, expressing concerns about Ireland's open border policy, asylum and migration pact, housing crisis, and issues with mica and deflective blocks. [ more ]

Asylum seekers' return agreements between Ireland and UK are under scrutiny post-Brexit, raising legal obligations and emergency laws including redeployment of 100 gardaí. [ more ]

Asylum seekers should be given right to work after six months and greater access to public services. [ more ]

Thousands of asylum seekers earmarked for deportation to Rwanda have lost contact with the Home Office, leading to delays. [ more ]

Tensions rise as Ireland proposes returning asylum seekers to the UK amidst increasing numbers crossing into Ireland from the UK. [ more ]

The UK and EU are at odds over immigration policies regarding returning asylum seekers from Ireland back to the UK. [ more ]

Minister McEntee faces UK counterpart cancellation amid refugee influx discussion. [ more ]

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill seeks thoughtful response to asylum seekers coming from the UK. [ more ]

Ireland considering new proposal to return migrants from the UK. [ more ]

Ireland seeks emergency law to return asylum seekers to the UK amidst concerns of increased arrivals through Northern Ireland due to Sunak's Rwanda deterrence plan. [ more ]

Ireland plans to return asylum seekers to the UK under emergency laws to tackle influx via Northern Ireland. [ more ]

Fast-tracked asylum process implemented for migrants arriving via UK, with three-month deadline for deportation if unable to prove international protection eligibility. [ more ]

Local elections and upcoming general election are causing anxiety among MPs. [ more ]

New York State finalizes $237 billion budget for fiscal year 2025, focusing on housing, asylum seekers, and cracking down on illegal cannabis stores. [ more ]

Rolling back shelter limits for asylum seekers is proposed to allow longer stays in NYC shelters, contrary to Mayor Adams' initiatives. [ more ]

Charter bus company halts service due to lawsuit from Mayor Adams regarding costs of caring for asylum seekers

Other companies sued by Mayor Adams are also considering compliance to avoid legal action [ more ]

Mayor Eric Adams refutes blame for delay in federal funds for migrant crisis.

New York City has spent $4 billion on aiding asylum seekers since spring 2022. [ more ]

The European Parliament voted through changes on the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, ending years of division.

The new rules include controversial measures like taking facial images and fingerprints from children as young as six, and possible detention during screening. [ more ]

The migration and asylum pact in the EU aims to control external borders and reduce pressure on the EU.

The reform includes a solidarity mechanism requiring all EU countries to assist front-line states facing high asylum pressures. [ more ]

1. Sean Combs linked to human trafficking investigation.

2. UChicago clinic supports migrants seeking asylum. [ more ]

The Home Secretary chartered a private jet for a costly trip to Rwanda to sign a deportation deal.

The true cost of Rishi Sunak's plan to remove asylum seekers is estimated to be extremely high. [ more ]

High costs for housing asylum seekers on RAF sites and barge

Government spending millions on new sites with delayed implementation [ more ]

The Supreme Court allowed Texas' law S.B. 4 to criminalize unauthorized migration, bypassing federal immigration law.

The Texas law allows state law enforcement to detain individuals suspected of being in the U.S. unlawfully, hindering asylum seekers' safety. [ more ]

The Home Office has agreed to a statutory inquiry into mistreatment at Manston detention center after facing legal battles.

Allegations at Manston detention center include violence, overcrowding, spread of disease, and severe understaffing. [ more ]

Poor quality food provided to asylum seekers leading to malnutrition cases, including children and adults

Research found food inedible, causing health issues like food poisoning, diabetes, and malnutrition, with instances of undercooked meat and expired products. [ more ]

The Home Office does not routinely inform family members when asylum seekers die in their care, citing mental health concerns.

NGOs warn that asylum seekers are at high risk of suicide due to Home Office policies on accommodation. [ more ]

Peers in the House of Lords have opposed the bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, seeking to make it easier for judges to challenge the decision.

The government's plan to stop small boat crossings through this bill faces significant opposition due to concerns about potential risks and court independence. [ more ]