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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK-based people smuggler jailed for 25 years over Mediterranean crossings

Ahmed Ebid, a UK-based people smuggler, was sentenced to 25 years for orchestrating dangerous Mediterranean crossings.
He exploited nearly 3,800 asylum seekers, prioritizing profit over lives.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK-based people smuggler jailed for 25 years over Mediterranean crossings

Ahmed Ebid, a UK-based people smuggler, was sentenced to 25 years for orchestrating dangerous Mediterranean crossings.
He exploited nearly 3,800 asylum seekers, prioritizing profit over lives.
#uk-france-relations
#mental-health
#home-office
#immigration-policy
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

France plans to begin intercepting small boats at sea, says UK Home Office

French government plans to intercept asylum seeker boats near beaches, raising safety concerns.
Record numbers of asylum seekers crossing the English Channel prompt stricter measures.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Germany vows to migration crackdown at borders despite court setback

Germany's court ruling prohibits pushbacks of asylum seekers at borders until responsibility under the Dublin system is determined.
Germany politics
fromwww.thelocal.de
1 month ago

Germany deports 'above average' number of people at the start of 2025

Germany's deportations increased sharply in early 2024, with plans for further repatriations under new immigration policies.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

France plans to begin intercepting small boats at sea, says UK Home Office

French government plans to intercept asylum seeker boats near beaches, raising safety concerns.
Record numbers of asylum seekers crossing the English Channel prompt stricter measures.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Germany vows to migration crackdown at borders despite court setback

Germany's court ruling prohibits pushbacks of asylum seekers at borders until responsibility under the Dublin system is determined.
Germany politics
fromwww.thelocal.de
1 month ago

Germany deports 'above average' number of people at the start of 2025

Germany's deportations increased sharply in early 2024, with plans for further repatriations under new immigration policies.
#trump-administration
UK news
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

'All They Want Is America. All They Have Is Panama.'

The Decapolis Hotel became a repurposed prison for deportees, showcasing the complexities and challenges surrounding immigration policies.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Jon Lovett and Tim Miller team up to 'raise hell' over gay asylum-seeker vanished to El Salvador by Trump

UK news
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

'All They Want Is America. All They Have Is Panama.'

The Decapolis Hotel became a repurposed prison for deportees, showcasing the complexities and challenges surrounding immigration policies.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Jon Lovett and Tim Miller team up to 'raise hell' over gay asylum-seeker vanished to El Salvador by Trump

fromwww.thelocal.se
4 days ago

'Sweden doesn't want me to stay here, but it doesn't want me to leave either'

Mahmut, originally from Turkey, came to Sweden as an asylum seeker in 2017 due to political unrest. He perceives himself as a security threat in Sweden.
Canada news
#immigration-policies
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Surrey engineer jailed for 15 months for vile' post after Southport murders

During the violence, rioters set fire to a bin against a door of the hotel, which housed 240 asylum seekers, and also had more than 20 staff inside.
UK politics
#immigration
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Congressman Dan Goldman says he confronted ICE agents arresting asylum seekers at routine hearings in NYC

ICE arrests in NYC have sparked significant backlash and concern within the immigrant community.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

A Bronx high schooler showed up for a routine immigration court date. ICE was waiting.

Dylan's arrest illustrates the risks immigrants face in navigating the U.S. immigration system without legal representation.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I'm paranoid all the time': surveillance and fear in a city of immigrants as White House ramps up deportations

Asylum seekers with ankle monitors face stigma, anxiety, and barriers to employment in the US.
Miami food
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The anti-immigration crackdown sparks panic and anger in Florida's Hispanic community

Fear of deportation is escalating among undocumented migrants due to aggressive ICE actions at courthouses.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

GOP's budget package proposes to cut benefits and raise fees for legal immigrants

Proposed Senate bill threatens vital services for legal immigrants, targeting refugees and asylum seekers to cut costs and strengthen anti-immigration signals.
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago
US politics

Good Morning, News: More Asylum Seekers Arrested in Portland, Trump and his Allies Double Down on ICE Protest Crackdown, and Elon Musk Attempts to Mend Some Ties

NYC politics
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Congressman Dan Goldman says he confronted ICE agents arresting asylum seekers at routine hearings in NYC

ICE arrests in NYC have sparked significant backlash and concern within the immigrant community.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

A Bronx high schooler showed up for a routine immigration court date. ICE was waiting.

Dylan's arrest illustrates the risks immigrants face in navigating the U.S. immigration system without legal representation.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I'm paranoid all the time': surveillance and fear in a city of immigrants as White House ramps up deportations

Asylum seekers with ankle monitors face stigma, anxiety, and barriers to employment in the US.
Miami food
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The anti-immigration crackdown sparks panic and anger in Florida's Hispanic community

Fear of deportation is escalating among undocumented migrants due to aggressive ICE actions at courthouses.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

GOP's budget package proposes to cut benefits and raise fees for legal immigrants

Proposed Senate bill threatens vital services for legal immigrants, targeting refugees and asylum seekers to cut costs and strengthen anti-immigration signals.
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago
US politics

Good Morning, News: More Asylum Seekers Arrested in Portland, Trump and his Allies Double Down on ICE Protest Crackdown, and Elon Musk Attempts to Mend Some Ties

fromPortland Mercury
6 days ago

Good Morning, News: ICE's Latest Texting Trap, Trump Tours Alligator Alcatraz, and Portland's Summer of Slushies Has Arrived

The recent arrests of asylum seekers in Oregon highlight the ongoing issues faced by sanctuary cities, with ICE targeting individuals without cause and causing fear within families.
Portland
#community-support
#food-delivery
fromThe Local France
6 days ago

France court jails migrant smugglers over 2022 Channel deaths

A French court sentenced three men to eight years behind bars, including an Afghan in absentia believed to be the mastermind of the smuggling operation.
EU data protection
#immigration-law
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

In San Francisco, federal prosecutors are using a novel legal technique. Then ICE swoops in to arrest migrants.

fromMission Local
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

In San Francisco, federal prosecutors are using a novel legal technique. Then ICE swoops in to arrest migrants.

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Eoin O'Malley: CityWest deal shows the State is in the asylum business for the long haul, but the opposite approach is working for Denmark

The Citywest Hotel, once a symbol of the Celtic Tiger era, now stands as a representation of the Irish government's struggles with accommodating asylum-seekers.
UK news
fromBBC News
2 weeks ago

Buying new asylum seeker housing in County Durham paused

As of March 31, County Durham housed 445 asylum seekers in a community of 500,000, showing a significant but manageable representation within the population.
UK news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Fox News Reporter Slams ICE Arrest of Afghan-Born U.S. Army Interpreter at Asylum Hearing

This should anger every American, Griffin posted on X in response to the story.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK will look into more transactional' approach to granting visas, says Starmer

Starmer emphasized the UK will adopt more transactional visa policies aligned with countries' cooperation in accepting returned asylum seekers and preventive measures.
UK politics
#migration-policy
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

German court rules turning away asylum-seekers unlawful DW 06/02/2025

Germany's court ruling states asylum seekers cannot be turned back without following EU procedures.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

Germany's new border policy rejecting asylum seekers without proper checks is ruled illegal by court.
Civil liberties in Germany are increasingly under threat, with concerns over freedom of speech and assembly.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday

Chancellor Merz defends controversial migration policies after a court ruling, asserting their necessity for public safety.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany updates: Merz defiant on pushbacks after court blow DW 06/03/2025

Chancellor Merz defends asylum seeker border pushbacks despite legal ruling declaring them illegal.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

German court rules turning away asylum-seekers unlawful DW 06/02/2025

Germany's court ruling states asylum seekers cannot be turned back without following EU procedures.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

Germany's new border policy rejecting asylum seekers without proper checks is ruled illegal by court.
Civil liberties in Germany are increasingly under threat, with concerns over freedom of speech and assembly.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday

Chancellor Merz defends controversial migration policies after a court ruling, asserting their necessity for public safety.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany updates: Merz defiant on pushbacks after court blow DW 06/03/2025

Chancellor Merz defends asylum seeker border pushbacks despite legal ruling declaring them illegal.
#government-policy
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Kent County Council used taxpayers' money to pay for TV licences for asylum seekers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Kent County Council is using taxpayer money to pay for TV licenses for asylum seekers. Remember that next time you are asked to pay for yours.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Council boss calls MP asylum comment inflammatory

Council leader disputes MP's claims about asylum seekers, calling them misleading and inflammatory.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

Mood is tense at Concord Immigration Court following ICE arrests

This court, newly opened in February 2024, has become a site of tension and fear as ICE regularly detains individuals who lose their asylum cases.
San Francisco
#uk-politics
#lgbtq-rights
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Coalition of 52 Democrats push for proof of life for deported gay asylum-seeker Andry Hernandez Romero

fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Coalition of 52 Democrats push for proof of life for deported gay asylum-seeker Andry Hernandez Romero

#immigrant-rights
fromCbsnews
4 weeks ago
NYC parents

Queens high school student detained after immigration court hearing, officials say

Public school students in NYC are being detained by ICE during legal proceedings, raising concerns for immigrant rights and safety.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
San Francisco Giants

'A fear tactic': Immigrant rights groups denounce reported ICE arrests outside SF court

ICE arrests outside immigration courts are deemed unconstitutional and aim to intimidate asylum seekers.
NYC parents
fromCbsnews
4 weeks ago

Queens high school student detained after immigration court hearing, officials say

Public school students in NYC are being detained by ICE during legal proceedings, raising concerns for immigrant rights and safety.
#human-rights
#friedrich-merz
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK Border Force is in effect under military command, report says

The UK Border Force is now under military command, indicative of a rise in militarized policing practices throughout Europe.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Net migration halved in 2024 to 431,000, ONS says

Net migration to the UK saw a historic decrease of nearly 50% in 2024, influenced mainly by the decline in work and study visa arrivals.
UK news
Germany news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Germany arrests minors over alleged attacks on asylum seekers, migrants

Five minors arrested for forming far-right group targeting asylum seekers in Germany, raising concerns about youth radicalization.
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