Lords' latest defeat of Rishi Sunak's Rwanda Bill delays it past Easter
Peers in the House of Lords voted against the small boats bill for deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda, citing concerns about international law compliance.
Lord Vernon Coaker emphasized the importance of upholding international law and criticized the exemption of ministers in the bill. [ more ]
Afghans who helped UK forces beg Sunak to back Rwanda deportation exemption
Afghans who supported British troops seek exemption from deportation to Rwanda, urging government for assistance after facing threats and risking their lives.
Peers are pressuring the government to grant asylum seekers who served alongside UK forces overseas an exemption from deportation, highlighting the challenges faced by Afghans seeking safety in the UK. [ more ]
U.S. Quietly Resumes Deportation Flights Deep Into Mexico
The United States has resumed deporting some Mexicans on flights that carry them far from the southern border in an effort to discourage repeat border crossings.
The first flight to Morelia, a city in central Mexico, took off on Tuesday and more flights are expected to continue on a regular basis.
The Biden administration is struggling to address a surge in uncontrolled immigration from Central America, South America, and other countries. [ more ]
Germany unlikely to grant Russian draft dodgers asylum DW 04/19/2024
Germany rejects Russian national's asylum application, risking potential deportation back to Russia where he fears being forced to fight in Ukraine. [ more ]
How are Ukrainian children faring in Russian families? DW 02/02/2024
Thousands of children were illegally deported from Ukraine to Russia and Russian-occupied territories.
The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin and his commissioner for war crimes, including the deportation of children. [ more ]
Thailand deports dissident Russian rockers to Israel
Human rights advocates warned against sending Bi-2 to Russia where they could be persecuted for opposing Ukraine war.
Thailand deported members of a dissident Russian-Belarusian rock band critical of Moscow's war in Ukraine to Israel after they were detained for performing without a permit. [ more ]
Russia faces new ICJ ruling as anti-Putin rock band jailed in Thailand
The International Court of Justice is set to rule on Ukraine's allegations that Russia funded separatist rebels and discriminated against Crimea's multiethnic community.
This ruling is the first of two expected decisions linked to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
A rock band critical of Moscow's war in Ukraine is reportedly detained in a Thai immigration jail, fearing deportation to Russia. [ more ]
Former TFL worker sleeping rough as Home Office delays application
A former TFL worker facing deportation is sleeping on the streets of London after the Home Office allegedly ignored his visa application.
Victor Erouhwo lost his job and became homeless after being unable to afford the fee for his visa extension and being classified as an overstayer. [ more ]
Rwandan president offers Britain a refund if Rishi Sunak's Rwanda plan fails
Rwanda's president, Paul Kagame, has offered to repay the UK if it is unable to deport any asylum seekers to his country as part of Rishi Sunak's small boats policy.
Kagame stated that the success of the deportation policy is not Rwanda's problem, and it is up to the UK to resolve any obstacles or challenges. [ more ]
Tory MP Lee Anderson is poised to back rebel amendments to Rishi Sunak's Rwanda Bill, joining up to 60 fellow right-wing Conservative MPs.
Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch has privately warned that the Bill does not go far enough, urging the PM to block individual appeals by migrants. [ more ]
Home Office hires dummy plane to practice forcing migrants onto Rwanda flights
The Home Office has hired an aircraft hangar and a dummy plane for security officials to practice forcing asylum seekers onto flights to Rwanda.
Scenarios staff are practicing for include migrants violently refusing to board planes, Extinction Rebellion-style play dead protests to block flights, and even dirty protests by campaigners outside the airbase. [ more ]
ICE arrests convicted child rapist from Brazil on Martha's Vineyard
A Brazilian sex offender who fled from Brazil to evade a prison sentence was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at his home on Martha's Vineyard.
The man is currently being held in custody pending a court appearance before a federal immigration judge, who will decide whether he should be deported back to Brazil.
ICE said that the man entered the United States unlawfully, but did not specify when or where he entered the country. [ more ]
Landmark bill approved by European Parliament after decade of negotiations aims to streamline deportation of failed asylum seekers and limit migrant entry.
Bill aims to give member states greater control over borders while enhancing E.U.'s role in migration management as a collective European issue. [ more ]
A big gamble': Rishi Sunak's Rwanda plan faces crunch week in Commons
Conservative whips warned party moderates that if the Rwanda bill failed, it could be the end of Rishi Sunak's premiership.
The prime minister faces rebellions from both right-wing and centrist members of his party over the bill's provisions on deportation and legal appeals. [ more ]
Tunisian president says his country will not be Europe's border guard'
1. President Kais Saied of Tunisia has warned Europe that it must take responsibility for the consequences of migration, as he rejected an IMF bailout to help the country manage its current economic crisis.
2. Tunisia has seen an influx of migrants from the Middle East and North Africa attempting to cross into Europe, leading to increased tensions between the two regions.
3. Saied has advocated for greater collaboration between Europe and Tunisia in order to better manage migration, as well as to [ more ]
German far-right dumps top aide over neo-Nazi scandal
Roland Hartwig, a close aide to the far-right Alternative for Germany's co-leader Alice Weidel, is no longer working with the party's boss.
Hartwig and Weidel terminated their collaboration 'with immediate effect and by mutual agreement' after he was found to have attended a meeting with neo-Nazi activists. [ more ]
German far-right dumps top aide over neo-Nazi scandal
Roland Hartwig, a close aide to the far-right Alternative for Germany's co-leader Alice Weidel, is no longer working with the party's boss.
Hartwig and Weidel terminated their collaboration 'with immediate effect and by mutual agreement' after he was found to have attended a meeting with neo-Nazi activists. [ more ]
After neo-Nazi meeting, Germany's far-right AfD bashed by Scholz
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticizes far-right party AfD for members' involvement in meeting discussing deportation of migrants and 'unassimilated citizens'.
Investigation into the meeting draws historical parallels to Nazi plans, sparking outrage in Germany. [ more ]
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 ]
Hochul suggests deporting mob of migrants who pounded on cops in caught-on-camera attack near Times Square
Republican politicians are calling for the deportation of migrants involved in an attack on NYPD officers in Times Square.
Governor Kathy Hochul and other officials are considering the possibility of deportation for migrants who commit crimes against police officers in New York. [ more ]
Lawyer and Son Ensnared Hundreds of Immigrants in Fraud Scheme, U.S. Says
A Bronx lawyer and his son have been arrested for running an immigration fraud scheme that defrauded hundreds of immigrants and led to some of them being deported.
The lawyer and his son advised clients to falsely claim abuse under the Violence Against Women Act as a way to obtain green cards.
The lawyer and his son face charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to commit immigration fraud, with a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. [ more ]
German parliament approves legislation easing deportations of rejected asylum seekers
Germany's parliament has approved legislation aimed at easing deportations of unsuccessful asylum-seekers.
The new legislation increases the maximum length of pre-deportation custody and facilitates the deportation of individuals who are members of criminal organizations. [ more ]
German parliament approves legislation easing deportations of rejected asylum seekers
Germany's parliament has approved legislation aimed at easing deportations of unsuccessful asylum-seekers.
The new legislation increases the maximum length of pre-deportation custody and facilitates the deportation of individuals who are members of criminal organizations. [ more ]
German parliament approves legislation easing deportations of rejected asylum seekers
The German parliament has approved legislation to ease deportations of unsuccessful asylum-seekers.
The legislation increases the maximum length of pre-deportation custody and facilitates the deportation of people who are members of a criminal organization. [ more ]
German parliament approves legislation easing deportations of rejected asylum seekers
Germany's parliament has approved legislation aimed at easing deportations of unsuccessful asylum-seekers.
The new legislation increases the maximum length of pre-deportation custody and facilitates the deportation of individuals who are members of criminal organizations. [ more ]
German far-right dumps top aide over neo-Nazi scandal
Roland Hartwig, a close aide to the far-right Alternative for Germany's co-leader Alice Weidel, is no longer working with the party's boss.
Hartwig and Weidel terminated their collaboration 'with immediate effect and by mutual agreement' after he was found to have attended a meeting with neo-Nazi activists. [ more ]
Unions condemn rule change that could force civil servants to break law on Rwanda plan
Unions are criticizing a proposed change to Whitehall rules that would require civil servants to ignore Strasbourg judgments.
Ministers are planning to tweak the civil service code to order officials to follow ministerial decisions even if they block last-minute injunctions from the European court of human rights. [ more ]
Lords urge Braverman to protect rights of vulnerable British citizens in the EU
An influential House of Lords committee has urged Suella Braverman to step up efforts to protect the rights of vulnerable British citizens in the EU after the case of an elderly woman with dementia who was threatened with deportation from Sweden.It also said more needed to be done to ensure the rights of EU citizens in the UK also guaranteed under the Brexit withdrawal agreement were protected to prevent a Windrush-type scenario.
After neo-Nazi meeting, Germany's far-right AfD bashed by Scholz
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticizes far-right party AfD for members' involvement in meeting discussing deportation of migrants and 'unassimilated citizens'.
Investigation into the meeting draws historical parallels to Nazi plans, sparking outrage in Germany. [ more ]
Afghan interpreter who risked life for Britain deported back to Taliban after error
An Afghan interpreter who served alongside the British army was deported back to Afghanistan from Pakistan after the UK refused to grant him sanctuary.
The UK has now admitted they made the wrong decision and approved his application, but it came too late as he was already deported to Afghanistan. [ more ]
Three options Sunak considering to make Rwanda deportation plan work - and the flaws
UK home secretary James Cleverly has traveled to Rwanda in an attempt to salvage the government's plan to deport asylum seekers, which was deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court.
Rishi Sunak, the chancellor, is taking a three-pronged approach to make the plan viable, including updating the UK's memorandum of understanding with Rwanda to a treaty and addressing concerns raised by the Supreme Court. [ more ]
Afghan threatened with Rwanda removal for second time after Home Office blunder
An Afghan intelligence analyst who helped the British military in Kabul is facing deportation to Rwanda due to a Home Office error.
The analyst had applied for the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (Arap) scheme but hadn't received a response.
The Home Office mistakenly started progressing his asylum claim, but later admitted the error and paused his claim for potential removal to Rwanda. [ more ]
Rwanda migration plan: What's the UK government's next move? DW 11/16/2023
The UK government's plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda has been deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court based on deficiencies in Rwanda's asylum system.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced plans for emergency legislation to resume deportation flights to Rwanda.
Legal battles are expected to continue throughout next year as the Conservative party fights to stay in power. [ more ]
Donald Trump has been clear about his agenda, including appointing conservative Supreme Court justices to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Trump's plans for a second term include rooting out left-wing extremists, a large deportation operation, ending automatic citizenship, and targeting political opponents.
Despite Trump's controversial and extremist promises and rhetoric, he remains competitive in the polls against Joe Biden. [ more ]
A Priest' Walked Into a Taqueria. Investigators Say It Was Intimidation.
An owner of a Northern California taqueria was the target of a federal wage theft investigation in November 2021 when he brought in a strange guest to talk to his employees.Eduardo Hernandez told workers at Taqueria Garibaldi in Sacramento that the man, who claimed to be a priest, was there to hear confession and help with mental health, according to an account that one employee gave federal regulators.
Deportation order that would force Indian international student to leave Canada delayed | CBC News
An Indian international student who was scheduled to be deported from Canada on Tuesday morning is welcoming a delay to his deportation order.Lovepreet Singh is among a group of about 16 students who say their future in Canada is at risk after it was discovered that an agent allegedly gave them fake offer letters to a Canadian school.
As Flooding Subsides, Scale of Kakhovka Dam Disaster Starts Coming Into Focus
The surge of flooding around the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine subsided further on Sunday, leaving authorities grappling with a disaster in which at least 13 people have been killed, at least 29 others are reported missing and dozens of communities lack access to clean water.Ukraine's State Emergency Service, local volunteer groups and aid agencies are struggling to respond to the consequences of the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam on Tuesday, which sent a torrent of water from the reservoir upstream coursing into the river basin.
Small boats bill could lead to more dangerous routes and increase trafficking'
The government's new small boats bill could lead to asylum seekers taking more dangerous routes to the UK, benefit people smugglers and worsen trafficking, a parliamentary report has found.An inquiry by the cross-party Joint Committee on Human Rights said the government had not provided any evidence backing its claim that the Illegal Migration Bill would deter Channel crossings.
Op-ed: What a Jewish archive can teach us about Ukrainians' experience
While I was standing in the Jewish archives in Warsaw, Poland, during a recent humanitarian trip to strengthen programs of protection and safety for refugees from Ukraine, time became quite circular - an evocation of William Faulkner's adage that "the past is never dead.It's not even past."
Only handful' of Afghans refugees brought to UK under flagship scheme
Only a handful of Afghans have been brought to safety in the UK under schemes set up to help vulnerable refugees from the war-torn country.Just 54 people have been resettled under the government's flagship scheme designed to help those who were not supported during the initial evacuation after the fall of Kabul in August 2021.