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Miami Herald
1 month ago
NYC politics

NYC Mayor Eric Adams cancels border trip, citing safety concerns

Safety concerns led NYC Mayor to cancel trip to U.S.-Mexico border
Adams seeks collaboration with Latino leaders to address the border crisis [ more ]
WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta
1 month ago
NYC politics

New York City's mayor cancels a border trip, citing safety concerns in Mexico

Mayor Eric Adams postponed his Sunday trip to the U.S.-Mexico border due to security concerns.
Adams aims to collaborate with national Latino leaders to find solutions for the border crisis. [ more ]
The Seattle Times
1 month ago
NYC politics

New York City's mayor cancels a border trip, citing safety concerns in Mexico

Mayor Eric Adams postponed his trip to the U.S.-Mexico border due to security concerns at a planned stop in Mexico.
Adams had previously been critical of the federal government's response to the increase of immigrants into U.S. cities far from the border. [ more ]
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www.france24.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump, Biden trade barbs over immigration on rival US-Mexico border visits

Trump blamed Biden for the immigration crisis, while Biden accused Trump of 'playing politics' with migration reforms.
Migration remains a critical issue in the race for the White House, with Biden facing criticism for policies favoring asylum rights. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden is looking at options for the border. But he's running into legal issues

Biden considering executive action on border
Bipartisan Senate border security deal failed [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Alejandro Mayorkas Still Won't Call It an Immigration Crisis

After months of negotiations, the Senate immigration bill may soon be released, with a possible vote next week.
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has been involved in the negotiations and is facing a partisan impeachment effort in the House. [ more ]
The Nation
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

On Immigration, Biden Made His Own Bed

House Republicans have initiated impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the border crisis.
Both Democrats and Republicans are using the immigration crisis as a political tool for the 2024 election. [ more ]
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Irish Independent
1 week ago
EU data protection

Ministers scramble to shut 'back door' of asylum-seekers arriving via Northern Ireland

Fast-tracked asylum process implemented for migrants arriving via UK, with three-month deadline for deportation if unable to prove international protection eligibility. [ more ]
www.amny.com
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Over 1,000 migrants swarm City Hall during council hearing on Black newcomer experience

Focused joint hearing by Council committees on experiences of newly arrived Black migrants in NYC. [ more ]
Fox News
5 months ago
NYC politics

Eric Adams' approval rating careens below 30% as NYC struggles under migrant crisis: Poll

New York City Mayor Eric Adams' approval rating has dropped to the lowest level ever recorded for a mayor in the city.
Adams' administration has struggled with addressing the immigration crisis and other issues, leading to low approval ratings. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Micro-apartments are back after nearly a century, as need for affordable housing soars

Small apartment serving multiple purposes for a family of asylum seekers
Affordable micro-apartment providing necessary amenities for a Venezuelan family [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 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 ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

9 Democratic Governors Push Biden and Congress to Address Migrant Crisis

Nine Democratic governors are urging the Biden administration and congressional leaders to address the humanitarian crisis caused by the surge of migrants at the US borders.
They are calling for a serious commitment to overhauling the immigration system, federal coordination, and more funds for states. [ more ]
The American Conservative
4 months ago
Right-wing politics

Firing Mayorkas Must Be Part of Any Budget Deal

A key Republican demand in ongoing budget negotiations has to be that Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas must leave office-now.
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Social justice

Across the globe, compassion for migrants has given way to cruel, performative politics | Kenan Malik

The UK supreme court will give its verdict on the Rwanda deportation scheme, which will have a major impact on those facing deportation.
The deportation scheme is seen as performative policy rather than a serious attempt to tackle the immigration crisis.
Italy is also implementing a similar form of offshore processing with undocumented migrants and asylum seekers being detained in Albania. [ more ]
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