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US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

How an Asylum Seeker in U.S. Custody Ended Up in a Russian Prison

Leonid Melekhin sought asylum in the U.S. after facing political persecution for opposing the Russian government.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US restricts visas for Brazilian officials over Bolsonaro witch-hunt'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions for Brazilian judicial officials and their families, accusing Justice Alexandre de Moraes of creating a censorship complex.
US politics
#venezuela
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago
US politics

Amnesty International warns of escalating enforced disappearances in Venezuela

Forced disappearances in Venezuela have escalated into a systematic pattern of persecution against dissidents, especially after the July 2024 elections.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

In Florida, Venezuelans worry about the potential loss of temporary protected status

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision strips Temporary Protected Status from hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, exacerbating fears of deportation amid ongoing turmoil.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

In Florida, Venezuelans worry about the potential loss of temporary protected status

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision strips Temporary Protected Status from hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, exacerbating fears of deportation amid ongoing turmoil.
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US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Brazil: Bolsonaro protests coup trial with Sao Paulo rally DW 06/29/2025

Bolsonaro continues to rally support despite legal challenges, claiming political persecution during his Supreme Court trial.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Artists struggled to survive': the devastating impact of blacklisting Americans

A lot of the blacklisted artists were important in those efforts, which made them particular targets for the rising fears around the power of television.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Argentina's former president Cristina Kirchner is sentenced to prison

"Isn't it paradoxical that they enjoy absolute freedom to continue doing the same things, causing the same pain, the same suffering to the Argentine people; they are free and I am a prisoner."
Right-wing politics
Travel
fromHigh Country News
3 months ago

The promised land remains elusive for asylum seekers - High Country News

Migrants often face dire circumstances due to violence and political persecution, compounded by harsh border policies limiting their options for asylum.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump is pardoning Todd and Julie Chrisley, the reality TV couple convicted of fraud

President Trump plans to pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley, who faced convictions for bank fraud and tax evasion.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Germany updates: Cabinet approves family reunification curbs DW 05/28/2025

Dobrindt emphasized the need to significantly reduce 'pull factors' to Germany, indicating that the country must adopt a stricter stance on family reunification for certain migrants.
Germany politics
UK news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago

Ivanishvili's Former 'Right-Hand Man' Arrested Near Border Months After Fleeing Georgia

Giorgi Bachiashvili's arrest highlights ongoing political tensions in Georgia, particularly involving former associates of Bidzina Ivanishvili.
US news
fromKqed
4 months ago

Mahmoud Khalil Told a Judge His Deportation Could Be a Death Sentence. Here's Why | KQED

Khalil's asylum plea highlights fears of persecution due to mischaracterizations by the government.
US Elections
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Ecuador's President Emulates El Salvador's Bukele as He Builds Ties With Trump

Ecuador's election aftermath shows political persecution of opposition figures targeting those critiquing President Noboa.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Mother who has lived in UK for 16 years facing deportation to The Gambia

The article focuses on Fatou Tamba's deportation threat, highlighting issues of asylum and political persecution.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Daniela Patricia, a seven-year-old Cuban girl facing the labyrinth of the US immigration courts

They praised her so much in court; they told her that's what she was, a princess. And that's how I see her.
NYC parents
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago

Trans Norwegian politician wants to give asylum to transgender people fleeing Trump's policies

The Green Party candidate advocates for asylum for U.S. transgender individuals fleeing anti-trans policies under Trump.
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