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New York Post
1 day ago
Left-wing politics

Mexican president blackmails Biden over the border

AMLO controls US southern border
Mexico helped reduce illegal entries by 50% in January
www.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

CNN Declines to Run Political Ad Blaming Joe Biden For Laken Riley's Death

CNN declined to air ad blaming Biden for Laken Riley's death during State of the Union.
Building America's Future criticized CNN for not airing the ad, citing censorship of the truth.
New York Post
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden says 'I've done all I can' to secure border - Speaker Johnson says 'simply untrue'

President Biden claimed he has done all he can do to secure the US-Mexico border, but House Speaker Mike Johnson disagrees.
Republicans argue that Biden has the authority to take action to secure the border using existing laws and policies.
Truthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Both Parties Have Turned the Border Wall Into a Death Trap

House Speaker and Republican legislators accuse Biden of creating a security crisis at the border
Both Republicans and Democrats have promoted the militarization of the U.S. Southwest for decades
New York Post
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden admits border isn't secure, says 'massive changes' needed

President Biden admits that the US-Mexico border is not secure, contradicting Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Biden calls for significant policy changes at the border, including changes in the asylum system, and urges House Republicans to take action.
New York Post
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

President Biden claims he's pushing for 'fundamental change' at southern border

President Biden refuses to call the southern border situation a crisis and instead emphasizes the need for fundamental change.
Senate negotiators are discussing border security measures as part of a $106 billion bill that includes military aid for Ukraine and Israel.
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Law
www.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
Law

Court ruling puts Texas migrant arrest law on hold

Federal appeals court order puts Texas law to arrest migrants on hold
Texas's new immigration law faces legal uncertainties and opposition from the Justice Department
www.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Law

Advocates gird for Texas migrant law that could upheave US immigration

Texas SB4 allows detention and deportation of migrants, sparking legal battles and community resistance.
Lower court temporarily blocks Texas SB4 implementation, highlighting ongoing constitutional challenges.
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Law

Appeals Court Considers Reviving Texas Migrant Law, Now on Hold

Confusion surrounding Texas migrant arrest law
Federal appeals court hearing on Texas migrant arrest law
english.elpais.com
1 week ago
Law

The US Supreme Court allows Texas's anti-immigrant law to go into effect

Conservative majority of U.S. Supreme Court lifted emergency stay on Texas anti-immigrant law, allowing its enforcement.
SB4 law in Texas introduces new offenses with penalties, grants local law enforcement power to request documents, and endorses state deportation system.
www.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Law

Judge upholds program allowing 30,000 migrants from 4 countries into the US per month

Federal judge upholds Biden's immigration policy for migrants from four countries on humanitarian grounds
Legal challenge against humanitarian parole program dismissed by federal judge
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Washington Post
1 day ago
US politics

U.S. appeals court keeps block on Texas immigration law

U.S. appeals court blocks new Texas law empowering state officials to detain migrants
Texas law known as Senate Bill 4 remains on hold pending lawsuits
time.com
1 week ago
US politics

How Republicans Learned to Love Tough Immigration Rhetoric

Texas law allows police to arrest suspected undocumented immigrants
Republican governors protest Biden Administration's border policies
www.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

He Should Have Said Undocumented': Nancy Pelosi Corrects Biden For Saying Killed by an Illegal'

Pelosi suggests Biden should have said 'undocumented' instead of 'illegal' in reference to an individual during State of the Union address.
ABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago
US politics

Judge blocks Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants who illegally enter US

Federal judge blocked Texas law expanding police powers for immigration enforcement
Judge cited conflicts with federal immigration law, Constitution's supremacy clause, and potential impact on U.S. foreign relations
www.dw.com
1 month ago
US politics

'Take Our Border Back' convoy arrives at US-Mexico border DW 02/04/2024

Protesters gathered in a Texas border town to express frustration over illegal immigration.
The protest group called 'Take Our Border Back' began their multi-day drive across the US to raise awareness.
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
US politics

Texas raises tone in border dispute with Biden and refuses to remove barbed wire

Texas Lieutenant Governor challenges President's immigration policies
Texas refuses to remove barbed wire along the border
NBC New York
4 days ago
NYC politics

NYC mayor cancels a border trip, citing 'safety concerns' in Mexico

Mayor Adams canceled U.S.-Mexico border trip over security concerns
Adams' office reached an agreement to change shelter policy for adult immigrants in NYC
Action News Jax
4 days ago
NYC politics

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

Mayor Eric Adams canceled a trip to the U.S.-Mexico border due to security concerns.
Adams hoped to collaborate with faith and humanitarian leaders to address the migrant crisis.
Yahoo News
2 months ago
NYC politics

New York governor wants to spend $2.4B on migrants in new budget proposal

New York Governor Kathy Hochul wants to spend $2.4 billion to care for migrants in New York City's homeless shelters.
The issue of how to deal with migrants has been a political challenge for Democrats and could impact upcoming elections.
www.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
UK news

Healthcare workers among thousands wrongly denied work while waiting on visas'

Healthcare workers and severely disabled individuals are losing work and benefits due to lack of legal status documents from the Home Office.
The situation is reminiscent of the Windrush scandal, with thousands affected by unintended consequences of the hostile environment policy.
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Rishi Sunak to hold surprise press conference following Rwanda vote

The Prime Minister will chair a press conference after his Rwanda bill passed third reading in the Commons.
There were rebellions against the bill, but only 11 Conservative MPs rebelled and it passed with a comfortable majority.
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Families plan legal action over Rishi Sunak's cruel' income threshold visa rules

Multinational families affected by increased salary thresholds for migrants are planning to sue the government over the policy.
Reunite Families is planning a legal challenge and seeking more details on the policy.
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Robert Jenrick's resignation letter as immigration minister quits over Rwanda plan

Robert Jenrick has resigned as Minister for Immigration due to strong disagreements with the government's policy on immigration.
Jenrick has been pushing for a strong piece of emergency legislation to address the small boats crisis and generate a deterrent effect.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Viewers react to silent' Match of the Day as pundit-less episode airs

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Match of the Day viewers have reacted to Saturday's silent format as the pundit-less episode aired following Lineker's suspension and notable boycotts, including from colleagues Ian Wright and Alan Shearer.
english.elpais.com
1 week ago
Canada news

Canada to set targets to decrease the number of new temporary residents for the first time

Canada setting targets to reduce new temporary residents
Minister Miller convening meeting to discuss levels of temporary residents
english.elpais.com
4 weeks ago
Canada news

Canada reimposes a visa requirement on Mexicans

Canada reimposes visa requirements on Mexican nationals
Exponential growth in asylum claims by Mexican nationals
Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
California

Border security is swaying some California Democrats - and could sway control of Congress

Republican strategy to leverage immigration as a key issue for the November election could impact the Biden-Trump rematch.
Biden's shift towards stricter border policies is partly in response to Republican pressure and internal party dynamics.
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Law

Justices Won't Block Texas's Immigration Law, for Now

Supreme Court allows Texas law on migrant arrests to take effect
Justices Barrett and Kavanaugh sent the case back to an appeals court
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Law

Supreme Court Won't Block, for Now, Aggressive Texas Immigration Law

The Supreme Court temporarily supports Texas in the immigration policy dispute with the Biden administration.
The justices are split with the conservatives allowing the Texas law while the liberals dissented, citing chaos in immigration enforcement.
english.elpais.com
4 weeks ago
US politics

Judge blocks Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants who illegally enter US

Federal judge blocks Texas law empowering police to arrest migrants suspected of illegal entry
Legal battle between Texas and Biden administration intensifies over immigration enforcement
New York Post
4 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Biden is hiding the true impact of his open border - a shocking 10M have crossed

Biden's new immigration policy allows hundreds of thousands of people into the U.S. illegally.
Migrants are using a phone app called CBP One to apply for humanitarian parole, exploiting the system.
Washington Post
1 month ago
US politics

After border bill failure, ICE considers mass releases to close budget gap

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to release thousands of immigrants and reduce the number of detention beds after a failed Senate border bill.
The budget shortfall and proposal create challenges for the Biden administration as illegal border crossings are expected to increase in the spring.
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Couldn't Shut Down the Border. Can Biden?

President Biden is pleading with Congress for new authority to address the overwhelmed southern border.
The proposed legislation would give Biden explicit new authority to deny asylum claims and enforce immigration policies.
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New York Post
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Biden promised to open the border as a candidate in 2020 - now he laughs at you about it

President Biden's campaign promises on immigration focused on welcoming immigrants and ending prolonged detention.
Biden's open borders plan, in contrast to his campaign promises, resulted in more than 5 million illegal migrants crossing the border.
Truthout
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Biden's Use of the Slur "Illegal" Underscores His Rightward Lurch on Immigration

Biden faced backlash for using offensive term 'illegal'
Both parties are moving right on immigration policy
www.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Doubles Down When Asked If He Regrets' Using the Word Illegal to Describe Immigrants' During SOTU

President Biden stood by his use of the term 'illegal' to describe an undocumented immigrant.
Democratic allies criticized Biden's choice of words, while Republicans, including Trump, used it to criticize Biden's immigration policies.
Axios
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

5 key takeaways from Biden's State of the Union speech

Biden reassured Democrats with a commanding State of the Union address, dispelling concerns about his age.
He aggressively engaged with Republican critics, defanged hecklers, and implicitly criticized Trump during his speech.
Axios
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Biden takes on GOP hecklers on immigration, defends border deal

Biden calls for bipartisan action on border bill
Biden emphasizes not demonizing immigrants
Axios
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden boxed in on all sides by historic immigration crisis

President Biden is facing an immigration crisis of unprecedented scale at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Republicans criticize Biden's lenient policies as 'open borders' while progressives are critical of the administration's decision-making.
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www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Former deputy of Britain's Conservative Party defects to smaller, populist party Reform UK

Former Conservative Party deputy chairman defects to right-wing Reform UK after controversial comments about London's mayor and Islamists.
Reform UK, founded by Nigel Farage, aims to attract dissatisfied Conservative voters and is gaining support.
New York City
New York Post
2 weeks ago
New York City

Cuomo calls NYC migrant crisis a 'government blunder' as he targets fellow Dems Hochul, Biden

Former Gov. Cuomo criticizes handling of migrant crisis, highlighting burden on NYC.
Cuomo calls for federal government to support NYC with costs related to migrants.
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Lefty laws protect NYC migrants who beat cops from getting deported, congresswoman says

Left-leaning state and city laws make it difficult to deport dangerous migrants who commit crimes.
Democratic lawmakers have pushed through laws that prohibit city cops and state troopers from working with federal immigration officials.
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Miami Herald
3 weeks ago
Social justice

Why Florida GOP lawmakers want to stop local governments from accepting community IDs

Republican lawmakers in Florida target identification cards for undocumented immigrants.
The bill aims to deter illegal immigration and is part of a broader effort by Republican lawmakers.
Slate Magazine
2 months ago
Social justice

The Democrats Are Falling Into a Trap on Immigration Again

Immigration policy discussions have been divorced from the reality of migration.
Global immigration rates remain stable and low despite the political frenzy surrounding it in the US.
Truthout
3 weeks ago
EU data protection

Europe's Border Policies Are Sacrificing Migrant Lives for Corporate Profits

France plans military operation against migrants in Mayotte
Militarized strategies in Europe exacerbate immigration issues
BBC News
3 weeks ago
UK news

UK to pay at least 370m to Rwanda for asylum deal, watchdog says

The UK will pay at least £370m to Rwanda for relocating asylum seekers, with additional £150,000 per person over five years.
Legal challenges have hindered the scheme to send individuals to Rwanda, with critics labeling it a national scandal.
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Europe politics

UK: House of Commons passes Rwanda migrant bill DW 01/17/2024

The British Prime Minister's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for consideration is progressing through Parliament despite potential rebellion from within his party.
The contentious immigration policy still faces political and legal obstacles despite the bill's passage in the lower house of Parliament.
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Europe politics

UK: House of Commons passes bill to send migrants to Rwanda DW 01/17/2024

The UK government's plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for consideration faced a potential rebellion from within the Conservative Party.
Opposition leader Keir Starmer criticized the government's admission that they had lost track of a majority of the people earmarked for removal to Rwanda.
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Germany politics

CDU seeks to win back German voters with its own Rwanda asylum plan

Germany's opposition conservatives are proposing a sweeping change to the country's immigration and asylum policy, including plans to send asylum seekers to third countries for processing.
This concept is gaining traction internationally, with Italy and Austria also expressing interest in similar schemes.
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

The Vote That Could Derail Sunak's Government, Explained

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces a rebellion from the hard right of his party over a contentious immigration policy.
The policy aims to deter asylum seekers by putting them on one-way flights to Rwanda.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Sunak defends Government's asylum policy following criticism from Lineker

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Rishi Sunak has continued to defend the Government's new immigration policy, saying I hope everyone over time realises that this is the right approach, following criticism from sports pundit Gary Lineker.
New York Post
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden gaslights on the border, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson blames his 'black wife' and kids and more

President Biden blames Trump and Republicans for the crisis at the border.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson blames his family and job for not visiting the border.
www.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Jasmine Crockett Blames Republicans for 'Obstruction and Cruelty' Regarding The Southern Border

MAGA Republicans are obstructing Biden's efforts to address the crisis at the border.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticized Republicans for their obstruction and cruelty.
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Europe news

German Lawmakers Agree to Ease Path to Citizenship

Germany has approved legislation allowing shorter waiting periods before naturalization and the possibility of dual citizenship.
The changes are aimed at attracting more skilled workers to the country and creating a more diverse society.
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Why Sunak Faces One of His Toughest Weeks as U.K. Leader

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces a mutiny against his immigration policy and testifies before a pandemic inquiry.
His flagging immigration policy has caused division within the Conservative party and may face rebellion in Parliament.
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Germany news

German Lawmakers Agree to Ease Path to Citizenship

Germany has approved legislation allowing shorter waiting periods before naturalization and the possibility of dual citizenship.
The changes are aimed at attracting more skilled workers to the country and creating a more diverse society.
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Germany news

German Lawmakers Agree to Ease Path to Citizenship

Germany has approved legislation allowing shorter waiting periods before naturalization and the possibility of dual citizenship.
The changes are aimed at attracting more skilled workers to the country and creating a more diverse society.
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
US politics

California's Padilla personally warned Biden not to fold to GOP on immigration to aid Ukraine

Sen. Alex Padilla warned President Biden about the potential harm of making permanent immigration policy changes to win Republican support for aid to Ukraine, Israel, and other allies.
Padilla's concerns suggest that the proposed deal may face challenges in winning widespread Democratic support.
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
US politics

Senate eyes vote on Ukraine aid and border security as House adjourns live

Senate negotiators making progress on supplemental funding package for Ukraine and immigration policy
House speaker indicating they will not bring members back from recess even if bill passes in Senate
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Inside the Border Talks That Could Decide the Fate of Ukraine Aid

President Biden and Democrats are considering Republican demands for restrictive immigration policies in exchange for aid for Ukraine.
Republicans want to make it more difficult to gain asylum in the United States and restore policies that turn people away at the border or force them to wait in Mexico.
english.elpais.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Rishi Sunak faces a revolt in the UK Parliament over his Rwanda plan after a grilling on Covid-19

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces rebellion over immigration policy
Sunak denies taking risks with public health during COVID-19 pandemic
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

UK leader faces a Parliament in revolt over Rwanda plan

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces a rebellion over his immigration policy and tough questions about his judgment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sunak's signature immigration policy, which aims to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda, faces a vote in the House of Commons on Tuesday.
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Europe politics

Sunak's Dilemma: When to Hold an Election He Looks Poised to Lose

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak may call for an early general election in the spring if the House of Lords blocks the government's efforts on immigration reform.
The election could potentially become a referendum on immigration, deflecting attention from other issues such as the economy and public services.
Mr. Sunak plans to negotiate a new treaty with Rwanda to keep the issue of deporting asylum seekers alive.
New York Post
4 months ago
US politics

Trump to lay out hard-line immigration agenda in border visit as he promises to 'stop the invasion'

Donald Trump will visit the U.S.-Mexico border to promote a hard-line immigration agenda.
Trump's immigration proposals would mark a dramatic escalation from his previous policies and have drawn criticism.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
France news

It's unbelievable': Annecy shocked by knife attack on young children in park

It was a sunny mid-morning at the edge of one of France's most beautiful lakes, framed by mountains and park lawns in the picturesque French Alps city of Annecy.The quiet, waterside playground, with a slide and climbing frame, was a favourite for local toddlers with their parents and childminders as well as tourists.
Chicago Tribune
9 months ago
Chicago

Editorial: 2023 Farm Bill must say no to Soviet-style subsidy program

Sugar in the U.S. costs nearly twice as much as elsewhere in the world, raising prices for candy, baked goods, ice cream and more.The reason is no mystery.A government farm-subsidy program in effect since the 1930s blocks cheaper imports and controls the price and quantity of sugar in our marketplace.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Arrivals from Ukraine and Hong Kong have inflated migration figures Shapps

Grant Shapps has stressed the importance of post-Brexit UK controls over immigration policy, amid speculation net migration figures could hit a record high of up to one million.Reports in recent days have suggested ministers are braced for official figures released later in May to show net migration of between 650,000 and 997,000.
www.thelocal.de
11 months ago
Germany news

Sick notes by telephone to end in Germany

On Wednesday Germany's cabinet signed off in favour of the Skilled Worker Immigration Act, making it easier for qualified foreigners to come to the country.Here's what the draft legislation entails.Published: 30 March 2023 11:31 CEST The legislation, long discussed in parliament, aims to both simplify and speed up the process for skilled foreign workers from outside the EU to come to Germany.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Drive to recruit Ukraine hosts branded ironic amid plan to stop asylum seekers

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A government drive to recruit more hosts for Ukrainian refugees has been branded hollow and ironic as it coincides with plans to stop asylum seekers arriving in the UK having crossed the Channel.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Viewers react to silent' Match of the Day as pundit-less episode airs

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Match of the Day viewers have reacted to Saturday's silent format as the pundit-less episode aired following Lineker's suspension and notable boycotts, including from colleagues Ian Wright and Alan Shearer.
Truthout
9 months ago
Left-wing politics

8 Year Old Migrant in CBP's Custody Was Denied Medical Transport to Hospital Multiple Times Before Dying

Anadith Tanay Reyes Álvarez was denied ambulance transport to a hospital until she suffered a seizure on May 17.In this aerial picture taken on May 11, 2023, migrants walk through gate 42 to board vans after waiting along the border wall to surrender to U.S. Border Patrol agents for immigration and asylum claim processing upon crossing the Rio Grande river into the United States on the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas.Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images Preliminary findings from an internal investigation released this week by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) showcase how officials and contractors monitoring migrant families at the U.S.-Mexico border were grossly negligent in refusing to treat a visibly sick child, who later succumbed to her illness, earlier this month.
Austin Monitor
10 months ago
Austin

State police suspend controversial patrol agreement with Austin - Austin Monitor

Photo by Daniel Reese/KUT
Monday, May 15, 2023 by Andrew Weber, KUT
The Austin Police Department says the Texas Department of Public Safety is ending its partnership with the city of Austin to supplement police patrols.APD told KUT Saturday that troopers were being reassigned to the Texas border following the expiration of Title 42, a Trump-era restriction on migration.
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