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#first-amendment

Quakers challenge Trump order allowing immigration raids at religious sites

Quaker groups are suing the Trump administration over a policy allowing arrests in places of worship, claiming it violates their religious freedoms.

Deporting pro-terror protestors will to restore order to lawless campuses

Trump's executive order mandates U.S. agencies to devise strategies to combat anti-Semitism effectively.

Quakers challenge Trump order allowing immigration raids at religious sites

Quaker groups are suing the Trump administration over a policy allowing arrests in places of worship, claiming it violates their religious freedoms.

Deporting pro-terror protestors will to restore order to lawless campuses

Trump's executive order mandates U.S. agencies to devise strategies to combat anti-Semitism effectively.
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#political-shift

Dems scream 'racism,' but NYC minorities cheer Trump's ICE raids

Many minority residents support ICE deportation efforts to enhance community safety.
The deportations are framed as a response to rising violence from illegal immigrants.

Vicious cycle': far-right parties across Europe are inspiring imitators

Far-right parties may become the dominant force on the European right in the next decade.

Firewall' Around the Far Right Wobbles in Germany

Merz's potential collaboration with the AfD on immigration reforms signals a shift in German political dynamics, reflecting rising public concerns over immigration.

Dems scream 'racism,' but NYC minorities cheer Trump's ICE raids

Many minority residents support ICE deportation efforts to enhance community safety.
The deportations are framed as a response to rising violence from illegal immigrants.

Vicious cycle': far-right parties across Europe are inspiring imitators

Far-right parties may become the dominant force on the European right in the next decade.

Firewall' Around the Far Right Wobbles in Germany

Merz's potential collaboration with the AfD on immigration reforms signals a shift in German political dynamics, reflecting rising public concerns over immigration.
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A rising San Diego politician abruptly quit, citing 'personal safety.' It raises a lot of questions

Nora Vargas' unexpected resignation from the San Diego County board raises questions about safety and political stability.
#political-strategy

Wrecking ball: Trump's power-hungry orders wage war on US government

Trump's administration is marked by a rapid, strategic consolidation of power and controversial executive orders intended to overwhelm and confuse opposition.

Trump's Flood the Zone' Strategy Leaves Opponents Gasping in Outrage

Trump's aggressive strategy aims to overwhelm Democratic opposition and media response through a rapid barrage of initiatives.

Democratic govs line up to fight Trump even as they dance around criminal illegal migrants

Ambitious Democratic leaders are navigating immigration policy and public sentiment as they prepare for upcoming elections.

Wrecking ball: Trump's power-hungry orders wage war on US government

Trump's administration is marked by a rapid, strategic consolidation of power and controversial executive orders intended to overwhelm and confuse opposition.

Trump's Flood the Zone' Strategy Leaves Opponents Gasping in Outrage

Trump's aggressive strategy aims to overwhelm Democratic opposition and media response through a rapid barrage of initiatives.

Democratic govs line up to fight Trump even as they dance around criminal illegal migrants

Ambitious Democratic leaders are navigating immigration policy and public sentiment as they prepare for upcoming elections.
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How MAGA fell out with Indian Tech-Bros'

The Indian Tech-Bro's status highlights the evolving tensions between immigrant acceptance and ethnonationalist sentiments in Trump's America.
#trump-administration

The Trump executive orders and actions that are having immediate impacts

Trump's administration enacted significant immigration policies and executive orders impacting border security and foreign aid from his first day in office.

What has changed with immigration under Trump and what is still playing out?

President Trump's immigration policy has shifted towards mass deportations and significantly increased immigration arrests since taking office.

Trump spotlight: A clash with Colombia and what lies ahead on Monday

Trump's administration aggressively tackles immigration, exemplified by tariff threats and diplomatic tensions with Colombia over deportations.

Trump to build mass detention camp for deportees at Guantanamo Bay

Trump plans to build a mass detention facility at Guantánamo Bay for 30,000 deportees to handle illegal immigration.

Trump ends extension of temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants

The Trump administration has reversed a TPS extension for Venezuelans, risking deportations and the livelihood of many immigrants.

Trump Evokes Global Symbol of Torture With Plan to Send Immigrants to Guantanamo

Trump's plan to detain migrants at Guantánamo Bay has drawn outrage from attorneys and human rights advocates.

The Trump executive orders and actions that are having immediate impacts

Trump's administration enacted significant immigration policies and executive orders impacting border security and foreign aid from his first day in office.

What has changed with immigration under Trump and what is still playing out?

President Trump's immigration policy has shifted towards mass deportations and significantly increased immigration arrests since taking office.

Trump spotlight: A clash with Colombia and what lies ahead on Monday

Trump's administration aggressively tackles immigration, exemplified by tariff threats and diplomatic tensions with Colombia over deportations.

Trump to build mass detention camp for deportees at Guantanamo Bay

Trump plans to build a mass detention facility at Guantánamo Bay for 30,000 deportees to handle illegal immigration.

Trump ends extension of temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants

The Trump administration has reversed a TPS extension for Venezuelans, risking deportations and the livelihood of many immigrants.

Trump Evokes Global Symbol of Torture With Plan to Send Immigrants to Guantanamo

Trump's plan to detain migrants at Guantánamo Bay has drawn outrage from attorneys and human rights advocates.
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#donald-trump

What to know about the Laken Riley Act that Trump will sign into law

The Laken Riley Act mandates detention of undocumented individuals accused of crimes, signaling a significant push towards stricter immigration enforcement.

James Carville Says Biden Listen To Idiot Left' When It Came To the Border

James Carville argues Biden's lenient approach to immigration is driven by the 'idiot left', impacting border management.

Immigration experts: Trump is promoting white supremacy'

The Trump administration's immigration policy is costly, cruel, and aims to indiscriminately remove undocumented immigrants from the U.S.

Trump destroys life on the border

Trump's early presidency actions intensified border restrictions, impacting asylum seekers and showcasing U.S.-Mexico interdependence.

Florida Republicans deliver humiliating rebuke to DeSantis's immigration plan

Florida Republicans rebuke Governor DeSantis's immigration plans, opting for their own agenda aligned with Trump.

Trump win in Colombia deportation tariff fight proves we CAN stop illegal immigration

Colombian President Gustavo Petro agreed to accept deportation flights from the US amid pressure from President Trump.

What to know about the Laken Riley Act that Trump will sign into law

The Laken Riley Act mandates detention of undocumented individuals accused of crimes, signaling a significant push towards stricter immigration enforcement.

James Carville Says Biden Listen To Idiot Left' When It Came To the Border

James Carville argues Biden's lenient approach to immigration is driven by the 'idiot left', impacting border management.

Immigration experts: Trump is promoting white supremacy'

The Trump administration's immigration policy is costly, cruel, and aims to indiscriminately remove undocumented immigrants from the U.S.

Trump destroys life on the border

Trump's early presidency actions intensified border restrictions, impacting asylum seekers and showcasing U.S.-Mexico interdependence.

Florida Republicans deliver humiliating rebuke to DeSantis's immigration plan

Florida Republicans rebuke Governor DeSantis's immigration plans, opting for their own agenda aligned with Trump.

Trump win in Colombia deportation tariff fight proves we CAN stop illegal immigration

Colombian President Gustavo Petro agreed to accept deportation flights from the US amid pressure from President Trump.
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Trump Raises New Threat to Sanctuary Cities: Blocking Transportation Dollars

The U.S. Department of Transportation may withhold funding from cities that don't comply with immigration enforcement, reviving previous legal disputes.

Italian Judges Block Meloni's Plan to Hold Asylum Seekers in Albania

Italian judges denied the government's request to off-shore asylum seekers again, challenging PM Meloni's anti-immigration strategy.

Episcopal bishop lectures Trump while earning taxpayer millions to bring migrants into US

Bishop Budde's sermon to Trump highlights hypocrisy tied to her church's government-funded immigration programs.
#political-extremism

German Opposition Gambles With Far-Right on Immigration, and Loses

Friedrich Merz's gamble on hardline immigration policies led to a significant political backlash and a legislative defeat.

Germany: Mass protests after far-right AfD helps CDU/CSU DW 01/31/2025

Demonstrators protested against CDU/CSU's collaboration with AfD, fearing it normalizes extremist ideologies.
Thousands rallied to safeguard democratic values and oppose the shift towards far-right politics.

German Opposition Gambles With Far-Right on Immigration, and Loses

Friedrich Merz's gamble on hardline immigration policies led to a significant political backlash and a legislative defeat.

Germany: Mass protests after far-right AfD helps CDU/CSU DW 01/31/2025

Demonstrators protested against CDU/CSU's collaboration with AfD, fearing it normalizes extremist ideologies.
Thousands rallied to safeguard democratic values and oppose the shift towards far-right politics.
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#journalism

Labour's border bill to 'block migrants from claiming slavery protections'

Labour's new boat legislation includes controversial measures, including a ban on modern slavery protections for migrants.

Home Office U-turn allows Ukrainian refugees to bring children to UK

The Independent is dedicated to providing accessible quality journalism, focusing on critical developments such as refugee rights and political accountability.

Labour's border bill to 'block migrants from claiming slavery protections'

Labour's new boat legislation includes controversial measures, including a ban on modern slavery protections for migrants.

Home Office U-turn allows Ukrainian refugees to bring children to UK

The Independent is dedicated to providing accessible quality journalism, focusing on critical developments such as refugee rights and political accountability.
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#ice-raids

Fears of ICE deportations at New York schools leave teachers, staff and migrant parents concerned | amNewYork

Migrant children's presence benefits low-enrollment schools, but fears escalate due to ICE raids.

Demented pols like Brad Lander and Tish James scream in fury as ICE raids make Gotham safer

ICE targeted violent illegal immigrants in recent raids, leading to a political backlash despite the lawfulness of their actions.

The week in whoppers: Brad Lander stands up for . . . gangbangers, Joy Reid can't get past the Trump-Hitler comparisons and more

NYC Comptroller Brad Lander expresses dismay over ICE raids targeting immigrant criminals, igniting debate on safety and immigration policy amidst rising crime.

Dr. Phil is Embedded With ICE to Watch Deportation Raids Go Down in Chicago: It's a Pretty High-Risk Mission That We're Going On'

Dr. Phil advocates for allowing ICE access to illegal migrants in sanctuary cities for safer deportation operations.

Fears of ICE deportations at New York schools leave teachers, staff and migrant parents concerned | amNewYork

Migrant children's presence benefits low-enrollment schools, but fears escalate due to ICE raids.

Demented pols like Brad Lander and Tish James scream in fury as ICE raids make Gotham safer

ICE targeted violent illegal immigrants in recent raids, leading to a political backlash despite the lawfulness of their actions.

The week in whoppers: Brad Lander stands up for . . . gangbangers, Joy Reid can't get past the Trump-Hitler comparisons and more

NYC Comptroller Brad Lander expresses dismay over ICE raids targeting immigrant criminals, igniting debate on safety and immigration policy amidst rising crime.

Dr. Phil is Embedded With ICE to Watch Deportation Raids Go Down in Chicago: It's a Pretty High-Risk Mission That We're Going On'

Dr. Phil advocates for allowing ICE access to illegal migrants in sanctuary cities for safer deportation operations.
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Trump's Actions Receive Mixed Reviews, but So Far More Approve Than Disapprove

More Americans approve than disapprove of Trump's job performance post-inauguration, reflecting mixed views on his actions.
#germany

Germany: What is the 'AfD firewall'? DW 01/30/2025

Germany's political consensus against far-right collaboration is compromised after CDU's immigration resolution supported by AfD.

Germany: Are conservatives' plans on immigration legal? DW 01/29/2025

Germany's CDU proposes stricter immigration laws after a knife attack by a deportation-bound Afghan national, igniting debates on legality and border control.

Germany: What is the 'AfD firewall'? DW 01/30/2025

Germany's political consensus against far-right collaboration is compromised after CDU's immigration resolution supported by AfD.

Germany: Are conservatives' plans on immigration legal? DW 01/29/2025

Germany's CDU proposes stricter immigration laws after a knife attack by a deportation-bound Afghan national, igniting debates on legality and border control.
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'Taxes and no dual-national MPs': Switzerland's anti-foreigner proposals explained

Switzerland's labor market relies heavily on EU and EFTA workers, but there's rising political opposition against foreign workers.

Trump to prepare migrant detention centre at Guantanamo Bay

Trump announces plans to expand Guantanamo Bay detention facility for migrants as part of a crackdown on illegal immigration.
#florida-politics

Republican Lawmakers in Florida Rebel Against DeSantis in Rare Power Move

DeSantis faces a challenge as Republican lawmakers assert independence and resist his agenda, signaling a shift in political dynamics in Florida.

DeSantis Says He Will Veto Immigration Bill in Clash With Lawmakers

DeSantis threatens to veto immigration bill, criticizing Republicans for not measuring up to his standards.

Republican Lawmakers in Florida Rebel Against DeSantis in Rare Power Move

DeSantis faces a challenge as Republican lawmakers assert independence and resist his agenda, signaling a shift in political dynamics in Florida.

DeSantis Says He Will Veto Immigration Bill in Clash With Lawmakers

DeSantis threatens to veto immigration bill, criticizing Republicans for not measuring up to his standards.
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#temporary-protected-status

Trump administration revokes deportation protections for 600,000 Venezuelans

The Trump administration has revoked Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans, affecting 600,000 individuals previously protected from deportation.

Trump rolls back deportation protections for thousands of Venezuelans. Here's what that means

Trump's revocation of TPS for Venezuelans threatens hundreds of thousands with possible deportations.
This revocation directly opposes Biden's expansion of protections for Venezuelans in the U.S.

Trump administration revokes deportation protections for 600,000 Venezuelans

The Trump administration has revoked Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans, affecting 600,000 individuals previously protected from deportation.

Trump rolls back deportation protections for thousands of Venezuelans. Here's what that means

Trump's revocation of TPS for Venezuelans threatens hundreds of thousands with possible deportations.
This revocation directly opposes Biden's expansion of protections for Venezuelans in the U.S.
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Fresno County has a new 'sanctuary city.' Will it protect the undocumented from deportations?

Huron declared itself a sanctuary city to protect undocumented residents from deportation threats.
#deportation

Trump Militarizes Border, Ramps Up Deportation Flights in Immigration Crackdown

Colombia's President insists on migrants' dignity, leading to a temporary standoff with the U.S. before accepting deported flights.

Inside a Chaotic U.S. Deportation Flight to Brazil

Deportation flight chaos exposes dire treatment of migrants, prompting diplomatic fallout.

Democrat on CNN Warns GOP Will Pay Price for Deporting the People who Pick Blueberries for Smoothies

Debate on the impact of deportation policies on labor and small businesses.
Concerns raised over the implications of strict immigration enforcement.

Trump Militarizes Border, Ramps Up Deportation Flights in Immigration Crackdown

Colombia's President insists on migrants' dignity, leading to a temporary standoff with the U.S. before accepting deported flights.

Inside a Chaotic U.S. Deportation Flight to Brazil

Deportation flight chaos exposes dire treatment of migrants, prompting diplomatic fallout.

Democrat on CNN Warns GOP Will Pay Price for Deporting the People who Pick Blueberries for Smoothies

Debate on the impact of deportation policies on labor and small businesses.
Concerns raised over the implications of strict immigration enforcement.
moredeportation

Everything's Going to Get a Lot More Expensive if Trump Keeps Doing This

Trump imposed drastic retaliatory measures against Colombia after deportation flights were blocked, revealing tensions over immigration policies.
#public-schools

SF Unified breaks down protocol to protect students from immigration agents

Public schools are adapting to protect undocumented students amid fears of immigration raids.

Oklahoma Moves to Require Schools to Ask Students' Immigration Status

Oklahoma's new rule mandates proof of citizenship or immigration status upon school enrollment, signaling a shift towards active compliance with immigration enforcement.

SF Unified breaks down protocol to protect students from immigration agents

Public schools are adapting to protect undocumented students amid fears of immigration raids.

Oklahoma Moves to Require Schools to Ask Students' Immigration Status

Oklahoma's new rule mandates proof of citizenship or immigration status upon school enrollment, signaling a shift towards active compliance with immigration enforcement.
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#california

Bay Area schools, families worry about potential ICE activity under Trump law

Immigration enforcement policy changes have fueled fear among undocumented parents regarding school safety for their children.

Trump Wants to Break California's Sanctuary State Law: 5 Things to Know | KQED

California's sanctuary law limits local police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, focusing on protecting immigrants from local law enforcement actions.
The law clarifies the responsibilities of California police regarding immigration issues, but does not grant immunity from deportation.

Bay Area schools, families worry about potential ICE activity under Trump law

Immigration enforcement policy changes have fueled fear among undocumented parents regarding school safety for their children.

Trump Wants to Break California's Sanctuary State Law: 5 Things to Know | KQED

California's sanctuary law limits local police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, focusing on protecting immigrants from local law enforcement actions.
The law clarifies the responsibilities of California police regarding immigration issues, but does not grant immunity from deportation.
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#population-growth

Net migration to push UK population to 72.5m - ONS

Net migration is projected to drive UK's population growth to 72.5 million by 2032.
ONS reports increasing net migration figures, leading to population changes.

Five graphs that show how the UK population will surge by 5 million in 10 years

The UK's population growth will be largely due to migration, as fertility rates decline.

Tories warn UK must halt spiralling net migration as population to top 72.5 million

The UK is projected to reach a population of 72.5 million by 2032, sparking calls for reduced immigration.

Net migration to push UK population to 72.5m - ONS

Net migration is projected to drive UK's population growth to 72.5 million by 2032.
ONS reports increasing net migration figures, leading to population changes.

Five graphs that show how the UK population will surge by 5 million in 10 years

The UK's population growth will be largely due to migration, as fertility rates decline.

Tories warn UK must halt spiralling net migration as population to top 72.5 million

The UK is projected to reach a population of 72.5 million by 2032, sparking calls for reduced immigration.
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#birthright-citizenship

Opinion | Born in the U.S.A. Doesn't Mean What It Used To

America's birthright citizenship, as defined by the 14th Amendment, embodies inclusivity and equality, contrasting with historic exclusionary notions of birthright.

Trump's call to end birthright citizenship: Letters to the Editor - Jan. 28, 2025

Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship could lead to stateless children and undermines the promise of the 14th Amendment.

Opinion | Born in the U.S.A. Doesn't Mean What It Used To

America's birthright citizenship, as defined by the 14th Amendment, embodies inclusivity and equality, contrasting with historic exclusionary notions of birthright.

Trump's call to end birthright citizenship: Letters to the Editor - Jan. 28, 2025

Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship could lead to stateless children and undermines the promise of the 14th Amendment.
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Stephen Miller Confesses that Trump Lied about Immigrants - emptywheel

The Biden Administration has imposed daily quotas for ICE, increasing risks of indiscriminate arrests and civil rights violations.

World Bank Warns Colombian Staff Against U.S. Travel After Trump Visa Edict

The World Bank warned Colombian staff against U.S. travel due to visa restrictions imposed after Colombia rejected U.S. military deportation flights.
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