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Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Letters: Towns hope ordinances will deter drop-offs of migrants

Chicago-area towns are enacting ordinances to fine interstate bus companies that transport migrants without prior notification and approval. The fines can go up to $750 per passenger and $10,000 per bus.
The towns hope that the threat of fines and potential impounding of buses will deter these drop-offs. However, these ordinances may face legal challenges as they could be seen as violating the Commerce Clause of the US Constitution. [ more ]
#prime-minist
www.thelocal.fr
5 months ago
France politics

Macron reshuffle: Is France about to get a new prime minister?

The prime minister in France is appointed by the president and can be removed without a vote.
The current prime minister, Elisabeth Borne, has faced challenges due to a controversial immigration bill and growing opposition from the far-right party. [ more ]
www.france24.com
5 months ago
France politics

Macron moves to name new prime minister in govt reshuffle

French President Emmanuel Macron is considering choosing a new prime minister in an effort to revamp his criticized government.
The position of current Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has been weakened since an immigration bill proposed by Macron was rejected by parliament last month. [ more ]
www.thelocal.fr
5 months ago
France politics

Macron reshuffle: Is France about to get a new prime minister?

The prime minister in France is appointed by the president and can be removed without a vote.
The current prime minister, Elisabeth Borne, has faced challenges due to a controversial immigration bill and growing opposition from the far-right party. [ more ]
www.france24.com
5 months ago
France politics

Macron moves to name new prime minister in govt reshuffle

French President Emmanuel Macron is considering choosing a new prime minister in an effort to revamp his criticized government.
The position of current Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has been weakened since an immigration bill proposed by Macron was rejected by parliament last month. [ more ]
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Newsmax
5 months ago
NYC politics

Abbott: NYC Mayor Should Sue Biden, Not Bus Companies

Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott suggests that New York City Mayor Eric Adams should sue the Biden administration for the influx of migrants instead of suing bus companies.
Abbott claims that Adams' lawsuit against the bus companies is legally baseless, as the migrants are already authorized to be in the United States. [ more ]
Just The News
5 months ago
NYC politics

Abbott hits back at NYC mayor over 'baseless' suit against charter bus companies

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott criticizes NYC Mayor Eric Adams for suing bus companies that transported illegal aliens to the city.
Abbott asserts that the migrants were authorized by the Biden Administration and have the constitutional right to travel across the country. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
5 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Mayor Eric Adams SUES Bus Companies That Brought Migrants to City For Whopping $700M

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is suing 17 charter bus companies for transporting migrants to the city without paying for their care.
Adams claims that Texas Governor Greg Abbott's busing program is an attempt to overwhelm New York City's social services system. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
NYC politics

Mayor Eric Adams wants to expand migrant bus crackdown to planes, trains

Mayor Eric Adams wants to add trains and planes to his executive order limiting migrant buses arriving in New York City.
Adams is trying to prevent busloads of migrants from thwarting the crackdown by heading to New Jersey and then taking trains into Manhattan. [ more ]
Newsmax
5 months ago
NYC politics

Abbott: NYC Mayor Should Sue Biden, Not Bus Companies

Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott suggests that New York City Mayor Eric Adams should sue the Biden administration for the influx of migrants instead of suing bus companies.
Abbott claims that Adams' lawsuit against the bus companies is legally baseless, as the migrants are already authorized to be in the United States. [ more ]
Just The News
5 months ago
NYC politics

Abbott hits back at NYC mayor over 'baseless' suit against charter bus companies

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott criticizes NYC Mayor Eric Adams for suing bus companies that transported illegal aliens to the city.
Abbott asserts that the migrants were authorized by the Biden Administration and have the constitutional right to travel across the country. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
5 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Mayor Eric Adams SUES Bus Companies That Brought Migrants to City For Whopping $700M

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is suing 17 charter bus companies for transporting migrants to the city without paying for their care.
Adams claims that Texas Governor Greg Abbott's busing program is an attempt to overwhelm New York City's social services system. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
NYC politics

Mayor Eric Adams wants to expand migrant bus crackdown to planes, trains

Mayor Eric Adams wants to add trains and planes to his executive order limiting migrant buses arriving in New York City.
Adams is trying to prevent busloads of migrants from thwarting the crackdown by heading to New Jersey and then taking trains into Manhattan. [ more ]
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New York Post
5 months ago
NYC politics

Dems' bashing of Texas Gov. Abbott: Letters to the Editor - Jan. 8, 2024

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is facing criticism from Democratic mayors over his border policies.
Democratic mayors are accusing Abbott of being inhumane and worsening immigration problems in their cities. [ more ]
BKReader
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Man Receives Community Service Award

Dr. Tim Law, a Brooklyn resident, has been honored with the 2023 Andrus Award for Community Service by nonprofit organization AARP New York.
The award recognizes individuals who enrich their communities and inspire others to volunteer.
Dr. Tim Law has dedicated his time to volunteer work, including organizing voter registration drives, providing translation services, and hosting discussions on immigration. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
EU data protection

Spanish woman deported from UK after returning from Christmas holiday

A Spanish woman was forcibly removed from the UK after presenting her Brexit paperwork to border officials.
The removal highlights the uncertainty and jeopardy faced by EU citizens whose applications under the Brexit withdrawal agreement are yet to be concluded. [ more ]
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The US Sun
5 months ago
NYC politics

First migrant-related murder in NYC after victim, 24, stabbed in chest

An immigrant was stabbed to death outside of a migrant center in New York City.
The suspect has been arrested but their identity has not been released. [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
NYC politics

Buses Dropping Migrants Off In New Jersey, Using Loophole Around New York Rules

Migrants are being sent to New Jersey in an attempt to bypass New York City Mayor Eric Adams' order to limit arrivals.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is continuing to send migrants to Democrat-led cities as a protest against President Biden's immigration policies. [ more ]
The US Sun
5 months ago
NYC politics

First migrant-related murder in NYC after victim, 24, stabbed in chest

An immigrant was stabbed to death outside of a migrant center in New York City.
The suspect has been arrested but their identity has not been released. [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
NYC politics

Buses Dropping Migrants Off In New Jersey, Using Loophole Around New York Rules

Migrants are being sent to New Jersey in an attempt to bypass New York City Mayor Eric Adams' order to limit arrivals.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is continuing to send migrants to Democrat-led cities as a protest against President Biden's immigration policies. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Education

Canada's Foreign Student Surge Prompts Changes, and Anxiety

Recruiting foreign students has become increasingly important for Canada's institutions and the federal government.
The surge of overseas students in Canada has raised concerns about the readiness of university and college communities to adequately host them. [ more ]
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Axios
5 months ago
US politics

DeSantis and Haley take aim at Trump "chaos" in back-to-back Iowa town halls

Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis criticized former President Trump during town hall events, attempting to chip away at his lead in the GOP race.
Haley warned that chaos follows Trump and that the country can't afford four more years of chaos, while DeSantis criticized Trump's stance on abortion and referenced his legal troubles. [ more ]
Truthout
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

Report: Trump Wants 300K Troops to Build "Detention Camps" at Southern Border

Former President Donald Trump plans to send an unprecedented number of troops to the southern border if elected in 2024.
The plan includes building migrant prisons and a network of immigrant detention camps. [ more ]
Axios
5 months ago
US politics

DeSantis and Haley take aim at Trump "chaos" in back-to-back Iowa town halls

Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis criticized former President Trump during town hall events, attempting to chip away at his lead in the GOP race.
Haley warned that chaos follows Trump and that the country can't afford four more years of chaos, while DeSantis criticized Trump's stance on abortion and referenced his legal troubles. [ more ]
Truthout
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

Report: Trump Wants 300K Troops to Build "Detention Camps" at Southern Border

Former President Donald Trump plans to send an unprecedented number of troops to the southern border if elected in 2024.
The plan includes building migrant prisons and a network of immigrant detention camps. [ more ]
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www.bostonherald.com
5 months ago
Public health

States expand health coverage for immigrants as GOP hits Biden over border crossings

Eleven states and Washington, D.C. provide full health insurance coverage to more than 1 million low-income immigrants regardless of their legal status.
Enrollment in these programs could double by 2025 as at least seven states initiate or expand coverage. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

A Los Angeles man was denied a green card over his tattoos. The Supreme Court might take up his case

The case of Sandra Muñoz's husband, Luis Acensio Cordero, is heading to the Supreme Court after the government denied him a visa based on his tattoos.
If the Supreme Court sides with the Biden administration, it could set a precedent for justifying blanket bans on people from certain countries.
The outcome of the case could have significant implications for immigrants seeking to challenge visa denials. [ more ]
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WSJ
5 months ago
Law

U.S. Sues Texas Over Migrant-Arrest Law

The Biden administration is suing Texas over a new law that allows the state to arrest and deport migrants who cross into the state illegally.
The Department of Justice argues that the law is an unconstitutional violation of federal-government authority. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
Law

Justice Department sues Texas over law that would let police arrest migrants who enter US illegally

The Justice Department has sued Texas over a new law that allows police to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally.
The law signed by Governor Greg Abbott poses a challenge to the federal government's authority over immigration. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
US politics

Justice Department sues Texas over state immigration law

The Justice Department has sued Texas over a new state law that authorizes the arrest and removal of undocumented immigrants by local police and judges.
The Justice Department argues that the law is unconstitutional and interferes with federal immigration enforcement responsibilities. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
US politics

Biden admin threatens lawsuit against Texas if state arrests and deport migrants

The Biden administration has warned Texas Governor Greg Abbott that legal action will be taken if the state enforces a new law that allows authorities to arrest and deport migrants who enter the country illegally.
The Justice Department argues that the law is unconstitutional and violates the Immigration and Nationality Act. They intend to file a lawsuit to stop the enforcement of the law unless Texas agrees to refrain from enforcing it. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Law

U.S. Sues Texas Over Migrant-Arrest Law

The Biden administration is suing Texas over a new law that allows the state to arrest and deport migrants who cross into the state illegally.
The Department of Justice argues that the law is an unconstitutional violation of federal-government authority. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
Law

Justice Department sues Texas over law that would let police arrest migrants who enter US illegally

The Justice Department has sued Texas over a new law that allows police to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally.
The law signed by Governor Greg Abbott poses a challenge to the federal government's authority over immigration. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
US politics

Justice Department sues Texas over state immigration law

The Justice Department has sued Texas over a new state law that authorizes the arrest and removal of undocumented immigrants by local police and judges.
The Justice Department argues that the law is unconstitutional and interferes with federal immigration enforcement responsibilities. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
US politics

Biden admin threatens lawsuit against Texas if state arrests and deport migrants

The Biden administration has warned Texas Governor Greg Abbott that legal action will be taken if the state enforces a new law that allows authorities to arrest and deport migrants who enter the country illegally.
The Justice Department argues that the law is unconstitutional and violates the Immigration and Nationality Act. They intend to file a lawsuit to stop the enforcement of the law unless Texas agrees to refrain from enforcing it. [ more ]
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HuffPost
5 months ago
Law

DOJ Sues Texas Over Law That Would Let Police Arrest Migrants Who Enter U.S. Illegally

The Justice Department has sued Texas over a new law that allows police to arrest migrants who enter the US illegally.
The law poses a broader challenge to the US government's authority over immigration. [ more ]
BBC News
5 months ago
UK politics

Reform leader Richard Tice turns fire on Labour as he calls for election

Reform UK leader Richard Tice warns of 'Starmergeddon' if Labour is elected
Reform UK focuses attacks on both Labour and Tories [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

In favor of a more generous understanding of the world

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Controversial decisions regarding fossil fuel use and immigration [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
5 months ago
US politics

Trump's vows to deport millions are undercut by his White House record and one family's story

Noelia Sanchez was born in the rolling farmlands of southwest Missouri, where her Mexican parents worked as seasonal farmworkers in the 1950s.
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Immigration statistics row kicks off general election year

The UK's general election year is marked by a row over immigration, highlighting the importance of the issue for voters.
There is controversy over the government's claim of clearing the backlog of asylum applications, with accusations of false promises and misleading statistics. [ more ]
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Boston.com
5 months ago
US news

He killed his molester as a teenager. Should he be spared deportation?

Marco Flores is fighting against being deported to El Salvador after serving 13 years in a Massachusetts prison.
Despite his crime being connected to years of abuse, Flores has little chance of being allowed to stay in the United States due to stringent immigration policies. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

He Killed His Molester as a Teenager. Should He Be Spared Deportation?

Convicted felons face deportation regardless of their growth and remorse
Immigration courts prioritize deporting people convicted of crimes [ more ]
Boston.com
5 months ago
US news

He killed his molester as a teenager. Should he be spared deportation?

Marco Flores is fighting against being deported to El Salvador after serving 13 years in a Massachusetts prison.
Despite his crime being connected to years of abuse, Flores has little chance of being allowed to stay in the United States due to stringent immigration policies. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

He Killed His Molester as a Teenager. Should He Be Spared Deportation?

Convicted felons face deportation regardless of their growth and remorse
Immigration courts prioritize deporting people convicted of crimes [ more ]
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USA TODAY
5 months ago
NYC politics

Migrants dropped at New Jersey train stations to avoid New York bus restrictions, NJ officials say

New Jersey train stations are being used as a way to bypass new charter busing restrictions on dropping off migrants in New York City.
New York City has seen a significant surge in migrant arrivals, overwhelming city services and emergency shelters. [ more ]
Truthout
5 months ago
Public health

Growing Number of States Extend Health Coverage to Undocumented Immigrants

Eleven states and Washington, D.C. provide taxpayer-funded health insurance coverage to more than 1 million low-income immigrants regardless of their legal status.
Enrollment in these programs is expected to double by 2025 as at least seven states initiate or expand coverage. [ more ]
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Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

A home for the holidays: How one migrant family remembers their past to help define their future in Chicago

Esperanza Mendez and her family fled violence and shortages in Venezuela to start a new life in Chicago.
They have faced challenges in finding work and affording basic necessities, but are determined to make a better life for themselves. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

In 'non-sanctuary' Grundy County, signs along I-55 warned migrant buses to keep driving

Grundy County in Illinois erected signs to deter buses carrying migrants from stopping in the county.
Communities surrounding Chicago have seen an influx of migrants arriving by bus in recent weeks. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

A home for the holidays: How one migrant family remembers their past to help define their future in Chicago

Esperanza Mendez and her family fled violence and shortages in Venezuela to start a new life in Chicago.
They have faced challenges in finding work and affording basic necessities, but are determined to make a better life for themselves. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

In 'non-sanctuary' Grundy County, signs along I-55 warned migrant buses to keep driving

Grundy County in Illinois erected signs to deter buses carrying migrants from stopping in the county.
Communities surrounding Chicago have seen an influx of migrants arriving by bus in recent weeks. [ more ]
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Fox News
5 months ago
NYC politics

Eric Adams says NYC is at 'breaking point' as he warns of another surge of migrants from Texas

New York City Mayor Eric Adams warned residents to expect another surge in migrants from Texas in the coming months even as he said the city is reaching its "breaking point."
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
California

California is expanding health care coverage for low-income immigrants in the new year

More than 700,000 immigrants in California will gain access to free healthcare
The expansion will cost the state about $3.1 billion per year [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Opinion series: 2023 in review

2023 was a year filled with significant events and debates that shaped the city and the world.
The Tribune Editorial Board published op-eds and columns addressing immigration, war, and the importance of mass transit. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

That Is Not Good': CNN Panel Stunned By Biden's Abysmal Approval Ratings on Immigration and Inflation

CNN panel members were stunned Thursday by a new poll showing President Joe Biden with abysmal approval ratings from voters on essential issues ahead of the 2024 election.
Truthout
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

Blinken Meets with Mexican President as Biden Pushes Trump-Like Border Policies

As many as 10,000 people a day are being arrested at the U.S.-Mexico border.
The Biden administration is adapting the GOP's anti-immigrant framework. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Mayor Brandon Johnson joins mayors from New York and Denver to call for federal help with migrants

The mayors of Chicago, New York City, and Denver are calling on the federal government to provide more resources as they near a 'breaking point' in dealing with the influx of asylum-seekers.
They are requesting increased funding, expedited permits, better communication between border states and receiving cities, and a coordinated entry system. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
New York City

Rogue migrant buses to face criminal charges as part of Mayor Adams crackdown

Mayor Eric Adams is cracking down on rogue migrant buses flowing into New York City - threatening criminal charges for charter bus companies that flout the new rules.
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Social justice

2023 in review: A look at immigration and the city's migrant crisis through Tribune op-eds

Texas Gov. Greg Abbot began busing migrants to Chicago long before Mayor Brandon Johnson was sworn into office.
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK politics

Labour warned against dancing to Tory tune' by offshoring asylum claims

Labour has been warned that processing asylum claims offshore could harm refugees and amount to dancing to the Tory tune on immigration, as it declined to rule out adopting such a policy.
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