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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.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK news

Keir Starmer promises to end talk tough, do nothing' approach to Channel crossings

Labour diverts funds from Rwanda deportation flights to combat criminal smuggling gangs. [ more ]
NewsChain
3 months ago
UK news

Sunak pressed on asylum rules amid questions over chemical attack suspect

Rishi Sunak insists he has reformed the asylum system amid questions over a sex offender's presence in the UK
The Home Office rejected the offender's asylum claims but they were later granted on appeal [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Lee Anderson attacks Home Office bosses over staggering' failure on asylum figures

Senior Conservative Lee Anderson criticizes Home Office for failing to provide asylum system figures.
Home Office officials admit they don't know what happened to 17,000 withdrawn asylum claims.
Negotiations for Rishi Sunak's deportation treaty with Rwanda in final stages. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

EU parliament to vote on stricter migration rules DW 04/10/2024

The European Parliament to vote on EU Asylum and Migration Pact aiming for faster rejection of invalid applications and fair distribution of asylum requests processing among member states.
The new system includes faster vetting for migrants, special treatment for children, and fast-tracking asylum-seekers from countries with generally rejected applications for quicker deportation. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

The women breaking through the silence of the asylum experience video

Community reporters in Rochdale and Oldham shed light on challenges faced by women in the asylum system.
The collaborative video series 'Made in Britain' unveils the struggles of women volunteering in their communities amidst a broken welfare system. [ more ]
euronews
2 months ago
EU data protection

People seeking safety deserve compassion - not this Rwanda Bill

Refugees deserve dignity and respect
Policy causing psychological harm [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
EU data protection

To use the case of chemical assault suspect Abdul Ezedi to ideologically attack asylum is so wrong | Enver Solomon

Conservative politicians are calling for tough measures in response to the chemical attack, raising concerns about the UK's asylum system.
The Home Office rejected Ezedi's asylum claim twice, demonstrating that the bar for asylum is high in the UK. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
EU data protection

EU migration package risks racial profiling and discrimination, NGOs say

Human rights organizations warn that new migration laws in the EU could lead to increased discrimination and racial profiling.
The laws include relocating refugees and migrants, tightening rules on asylum, and implementing a centralized strategy for handling sudden influxes of people. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

ICE Considers Slashing Detention Capacity Because of Budget Shortfall

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is considering reducing its detention capacity due to a lack of funding.
ICE may need to eliminate over 10,000 detention spots to stay within its current budget. [ more ]
POLITICO
3 months ago
US Elections

Detention and that border 'shutdown': What's really in Biden's bipartisan immigration deal

Progressives are unhappy with the deal, seeing it as an embrace of Trump-style border policies.
Biden supports the plan, believing it will make the border more orderly and secure. [ more ]
POLITICO
4 months ago
US Elections

WSJ editorial board calls on Republicans to reach a border deal

House Republicans demand stricter border policies and threaten a government shutdown without action.
Democrats are waking up to the political harm of not changing incentives to the asylum system. [ 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 ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Three Myths Around the U.K.'s Rwanda Push for Asylum Seekers

The debate about Britain's asylum system is often riddled with misunderstanding and misinformation.
The controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing and resettlement has faced legal challenges and has not been implemented yet.
Asylum seekers make up only 6% of overall migration to Britain, with the majority of immigrants coming from India, Nigeria, and China. [ more ]
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