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Finland moves to block asylum seekers from entering via Russia

Finland plans temporary legislation to block asylum seekers from Russia.

Helsinki accuses Moscow of facilitating migrant influx. [ more ]

POLITICO

3 months ago

US Elections

Senators could vote on bipartisan border deal next week, top negotiator says

Republicans are divided on how to address immigration and border control

A bipartisan bill is being proposed that would reform border immigration laws and give the president more power to manage the flow of people across the border [ more ]

BBC News

UK politics

Emergency Rwanda legislation is doomed to fail, says Robert Jenrick

Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick criticizes government's proposal to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, saying it won't solve legal issues surrounding the scheme.

Jenrick believes the legislation does not go far enough in preventing legal challenges and calls for a stronger approach to border control. [ more ]

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english.elpais.com

3 months ago

US Elections

Donald Trump's long shadow exposes Republicans' internal division on Capitol Hill

Republican lawmakers faced a series of defeats in Congress, highlighting the influence of former President Donald Trump.

Democrats plan to bring up a vote on $118 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific without contributions for border control. [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 648

Russian authorities are targeting the wives of soldiers deployed in Ukraine to suppress dissent

Russian shelling in Chasiv Yar kills a civilian and destroys houses [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Europe politics

Prime Minister facing open revolt after losing control of borders: Starmer

Labour leader accuses Rishi Sunak of losing control of the borders.

Sunak defends his record on immigration and promises to bring levels back down. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Europe politics

Fivefold rise in number of EU citizens refused entry to UK since Brexit

The number of EU citizens refused entry to the UK since Brexit has increased fivefold.

The impact of the end of free movement after Brexit is evident in the increased number of EU citizens turned away at the border.

The data raises questions about the hostility shown by Border Force officials despite the agreement for visa-free travel. [ more ]

WSJ

EU Helps Finland Secure Its Borders Amid Migrant Influx From Russia

The European Union will provide assistance to Finland to strengthen its borders following an increase in migrants attempting to enter from Russia.

Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, will send 50 border-guard officers and other staff to bolster Finland's border-control activities. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

EU deploys border agents to Finland amid increase in asylum seeker arrivals

Finland accuses Russia of pushing asylum seekers to its border

European Union's border protection agency, Frontex, to deploy 50 officers to Finland

Finland blames Russia for increase in undocumented migrant arrivals [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Finland erects barriers at border with Russia to control influx of migrants, closes crossing points

Finnish border guards and soldiers are erecting barriers on the country's border with Russia to control an influx of migrants.

Finland will close three more crossing points, leaving only one open for migrants seeking asylum.

Russia has rejected claims that it encouraged the influx of migrants at the border to punish Finland for joining NATO. [ more ]

www.france24.com

Finland erects barriers at border with Russia to control migrant influx

Finnish border guards are erecting barriers at crossing points on the Russia-Finland border to better control the influx of migrants.

Finland will be closing three more crossing points, leaving only one Arctic point open for migrants seeking asylum.

The number of migrants arriving in Finland has significantly increased in November, with most coming from the Middle East and Africa. [ more ]

www.dw.com

6 months ago

Finland to close Russia border points amid heavy migration DW 11/16/2023

Finnish authorities are reporting a sharp rise in undocumented asylum-seekers arriving via Russia.

Finland will close four of its nine crossing points on its eastern border with Russia in an attempt to stem the flow of asylum seekers.

Russian authorities are alleged to be facilitating the movement of migrants to the border region. [ more ]

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www.aljazeera.com

1 week ago

France politics

Palestinian doctor Ghassan Abu-Sitta says he was denied entry to France

Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sitta was denied entry to France for a speech at the French Senate due to a one-year ban on entry to Europe imposed by Germany. [ more ]

Axios

6 days ago

Left-wing politics

How Biden is trying to trump Trump on 3 key issues

President Biden plans to mirror Trump's stance on China tariffs, border control, and CEO relationships to strengthen areas of vulnerability. [ more ]

Truthout

Left-wing politics

An Open Border Could Benefit Us All. Instead, Both Parties Want to Build a Wall.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed two bills into law to further harden the southern border, including providing funding for additional wall building and granting local police the power to engage in immigration enforcement.

The bills represent an expansion of police power and are likely unconstitutional, interfering with the federal government's authority to regulate immigration. The main purpose of these bills is to mobilize conservative voters and pressure the federal government to militarize the border. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

2 weeks ago

French police forcing migrants into Channel crossings in record number

Migrants are pushed to attempt channel crossings due to aggressive actions by French police funded by Britain, facing destruction of camps and increased risks of dangerous journeys. [ more ]

euronews

The simmering migrant crisis at the French-Italian border

What happens at Italy's western door to northern Europe when migration crises put EU external borders under pressure?

www.bbc.com

Channel migrants: Hundreds cross English Channel in small boats

Nearly 300 migrants crossed the English Channel in small boats on the day of a fatal incident off the French coast.

The Home Office reports that 29,382 people have made the journey so far this year, compared to 45,774 last year. [ more ]

euronews

Finland to reseal border after temporary reopening lures migrants

Finland has decided to seal its entire eastern border with Russia due to an influx of migrants arriving at two crossing points that were temporarily reopened.

Finland accuses Russia of deliberately ushering migrants to the border zone in an alleged act of 'hybrid warfare'. [ 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.theguardian.com

Law

Texas immigration law: appeals court freezes order allowing prosecution of migrants

The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals prevented Texas from arresting migrants under the new immigration law temporarily.

The Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce the law, giving police the authority to arrest migrants suspected of illegal entry. [ 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.standard.co.uk

London

'Significant risk to security' at London City Airport, report finds

Significant risk to security at London City Airport highlighted in a report by sacked borders watchdog.

Calls for urgent action by the Home Office to address security failings at the airport. [ more ]

NewsChain

London

'Scandalous' airport inspection reveals lack of private jet security checks

Private jets landing without proper security checks

Concerns about Border Force staff missing check targets [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

2 months ago

London

People smuggler who crammed seven migrants into van's tiny sleeping cabin jailed

A people smuggler has been jailed for three years after attempting to enter Britain with seven illegal migrants crammed into his van's one-man sleeping compartment.

The smuggler claimed to have no idea that the compartment was full of people, despite its location directly above his head. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

2 months ago

EU data protection

Home Office immigration database errors hit more than 76,000 people

Database at Home Office has errors for over 76,000 migrants

Merged identities in the database lead to severe issues for individuals [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

3 months ago

Europe politics

Port of Dover fears gangs of meat smugglers looking to bypass new post-Brexit checks

The Port of Dover could become a target for criminals smuggling illegal and diseased meat into the UK under new post-Brexit plans.

The Dover Port Health Authority is considering legal action against the government over its decision to end physical checks of imported meat at a post within the port. [ more ]

WSJ

World news

Israel Plans Risky Mission to Seize Last Gaza Border it Doesn't Control

Israel is seeking to retake control of the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip.

They aim to block Hamas from smuggling weapons into the strip and prevent future attacks. [ more ]

POLITICO

NYC politics

Migrant drop-offs in N.J. and Chicago escalate border wars heading into 2024

The episodes marked another pivotal moment in the national debate over migrant resettlement.

time.com