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 ]
New York City's population decreased by nearly 78,000 in 2023, partially due to underestimation of migrants. The city has lost over 550,000 residents since April 2020. [ more ]
Clarence Page: When partisan politics leave migrants out in the cold
City, state, and federal officials in the US are engaging in finger-pointing and buck-passing over the handling of migrants and the lack of shelter space.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson are blaming each other for the alleged failure to open new shelters and provide more shelter space for migrants. [ more ]
Rishi Sunak's small boats plan suffers blow as Home Office deems Turkey unsafe
Rishi Sunak's plan to halt boats carrying migrants across the English Channel is at risk due to the Home Office declaring Turkey an unsafe country.
The proposed returns deal with Turkey is in jeopardy due to concerns over their anti-terrorism laws, unfair trials, and allegations of torture in the judicial system.
Officials are considering alternative ways to address the small boats crisis, including potentially leaving the European Court of Human Rights and implementing provisions within the Rwanda bill. [ more ]
Brawl between migrants and police in New York's Times Square touches off backlash
A video showing migrants brawling with police in Times Square has reignited debate over New York City's cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
The video has sparked public outrage and criticism towards prosecutors and the court system for allowing several of the attackers to be freed from jail while awaiting trial. [ more ]
FBI: MS-13 could link up with brutal Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang behind NYC cellphone robberies
The Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, is rapidly expanding its criminal empire in New York and could potentially form alliances with other gangs like MS-13.
The FBI is closely monitoring Tren de Aragua's growth and actively sharing intelligence to prevent further expansion. [ more ]
Thousands of migrants quietly put on welfare rolls by Hochul administration
The state of New York is providing cash assistance to thousands of migrants who do not qualify for typical welfare assistance.
The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance modified the eligibility rules of the Safety Net Assistance program in May to include non-citizens with pending applications for legal asylum status. [ more ]
NY weighing rule change to hire thousands of migrants
New York is considering relaxing qualifications for state jobs to allow migrants with legal work status to fill vacant positions.
The plan would create temporary transitional titles that waive requirements like English proficiency and education for migrants to work in fields such as care, custodial work, food service, and clerical positions. [ more ]
Now it's free cash: Hochul and Adams' never-ending migrant-money spigot
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams have been distributing money to migrants in New York for nine months.
New York has expanded its state-funded safety net assistance program to include applicants for asylum and applicants for temporary protected status. [ more ]
National Guardsmen Accused of Abusing Migrants They Were Sent to Protect
The National Guard is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct by its members towards migrants in western New York.
A lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court describes a culture of coercion, fear, and retribution at a Quality Inn motel near Buffalo airport. [ more ]
The chaos wrought by DA Bragg, pro-criminal laws and violent illegal migrants
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is facing criticism for not seeking bail for migrants accused of attacking police officers in Times Square.
Critics argue that the no-bail law and restrictions on cooperation between law enforcement agencies and immigration officials contributed to the release of the suspects. [ more ]
NYPD officers 'fed up' with Alvin Bragg after Manhattan DA lets cop beating migrants go without bail: 'A complete joke'
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is facing criticism for not seeking bail for migrants charged with assaulting NYPD officers in Times Square.
Police officers argue that this decision sends a message that it is acceptable to attack cops and that Bragg is not prioritizing public safety. [ more ]
Adams vs. Adams: New York's Top Democrats Clash on City's Path
City Council speaker Adrienne Adams has emerged as a critic of Mayor Eric Adams, leading the Council in overriding his vetoes of two bills.
Adams has questioned the mayor's management of the budget and criticized his approach to handling migrants, prompting the Council to pass bills against his objections. [ more ]
The New Migrant Shelter Hurdle: Waiting for the City to Call No. 14,861
The article discusses the struggles faced by migrants in New York City who have reached the 30-day limit for stays in homeless shelters.
The city is facing a shortage of beds, resulting in some migrants having to wait for days in waiting centers with only a spot on the floor or a chair. [ more ]
The Prime Minister has refused to reveal whether a temporary asylum processing centre in Kent will be made permanent.
Rishi Sunak visited Border Force officials at Gatwick Airport after his Rwanda bill passed a crucial Commons vote, despite criticism from 60 Conservative MPs. [ more ]
NYC High School Received Bomb Threat, Hate Calls After Officials Housed Migrants There Overnight, Resulting In Students Going to School Remotely
A New York City high school received hate calls and a bomb threat after temporarily housing migrants overnight.
Parents and critics expressed concern over the health and education of the students and questioned the urgency and funding behind the relocation. [ more ]
Brooklyn high school baffled by media frenzy over migrants families' brief stay
Students at James Madison High School in New York returned to classes after serving as an emergency shelter for migrants with children.
Despite right-wing pundits criticizing the school for the disruption, parents, staff, and students viewed it as a relatively minor issue and were proud to provide a space for families in need. [ more ]
Mayor Announces $700M Lawsuit Against Bus Companies Bringing Migrants to NYC
New York City is suing 17 charter bus companies to recoup the costs of providing emergency shelter and services to migrants transported by these companies.
The lawsuit alleges that transporting migrants without paying for the cost of continued care violates New York's Social Services Law. [ more ]
AOC sidesteps question about closure of NYC high school to house migrants: 'It's not in my district'
Ocasio-Cortez showed little interest in discussing the shutdown of a Brooklyn high school to house migrants because it wasn't in her district.
She eventually conceded that finding an appropriate facility for the migrants was important and that the school shouldn't be a long-term solution. [ more ]
NYPD tows cars where migrants sleep outside NYC's 'new Ellis Island' hotel
The NYPD towed several cars at the Roosevelt Hotel after it was reported that asylum seekers were living in the vehicles.
Mayor Eric Adams implemented a policy requiring migrants to reapply for shelter and hotel slots every 60 days if they have children, and every 30 days for single migrants. [ more ]
Migrants go without showers, dig for food in trash at city's 'landing zone' as they wait for shelter
Hundreds of migrants in Chicago are staying in warming buses and haven't taken a shower for days.
Numbers have overflowed to buses in the city's 'landing zone,' raising questions about the conditions and whether they meet international standards. [ more ]