Emigration and immigration
The Trump administration is significantly altering its policies for determining which immigrants can receive certain benefits, prioritizing the consideration of "anti-American" activities and potentially impacting millions of non-citizens. This shift could lead to the denial of benefits for immigrants deemed to have expressed anti-American sentiments or views, including
Emigration and immigration
In a calculated move to showcase a seemingly cooperative relationship between the Trump administration and New Mexico lawmakers, a staged tour of the Otero County Processing Center was conducted, drawing harsh criticism from immigrants' rights advocates. The New Mexico Immigrant Legal Center (NMILC) and the American Civil Liberties Union
Emigration and immigration
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has outlined plans to renegotiate the Good Friday Agreement to remove the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) as part of its immigration policy to deal with people entering the UK illegally and claiming asylum. The party's proposals include leaving the ECHR and
Emigration and immigration
Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) has introduced the Immigration Notification for Facility Oversight and Relocation Management (INFORM) Act, which would require Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to notify detainees' immediate family when transferred between detention facilities. This move comes after the family of Benjamin Guerrero-Cruz, a Reseda High School senior,
Emigration and immigration
Scotland's vibrant culture scene is suffering due to the UK Government's post-Brexit visa rules, the Scottish National Party (SNP) have asserted. The party claims that several performances at prominent cultural events have been canceled due to performers' visas being rejected by the UK's
Emigration and immigration
India is gearing up to introduce a new generation of passports, incorporating advanced digital technology to strengthen security and speed up immigration checks. The chip-enabled e-passports will be designed to ensure worldwide acceptance and will feature enhanced security features, including biometric data and advanced encryption. The rollout of the new
Emigration and immigration
ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations officers conducted a targeted enforcement operation in Bellefonte, Penn., on Aug. 19, resulting in the arrests of 24 individuals for violations of U.S. immigration laws. The operation targeted multiple immigration law violators suspected of temporarily residing in the area, and resulted in the apprehension
Emigration and immigration
Plaintiff Bekzad Dzhaploatov, a Russian citizen married to a US citizen, filed a lawsuit against the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) seeking a declaration that the agency's delay in processing his I-485 application was unreasonable. However, the US District Court for the Northern District of California
Emigration and immigration
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee have sent a letter to Tom Homan, the Trump Administration's "Border Czar," demanding answers about his past work as a paid consultant for the immigration detention conglomerate, GEO Group. Homan's February 2025 ethics disclosure
Emigration and immigration
As the strike at Mauser Packaging Solutions in Chicago enters its 11th week, workers are demanding a fair contract that includes protections against federal immigration authorities, improved pay, safer working conditions, guaranteed breaks, and affordable health care. The strike, which began on June 9, is a testament to the power
Emigration and immigration
As the new school year begins, immigrant families in New York City are faced with added anxiety due to the ongoing immigration crackdown. Parents, educators, and immigrant advocates stress that despite concerns, schools remain safe and welcoming places for all children, regardless of their immigration status. According to policy experts,
Emigration and immigration
Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has introduced the Watching Arrest and Transfer Criminal Histories in ICE (WATCH ICE) Act in response to rising concerns over ICE's targeting of non-criminal individuals, families, and law-abiding immigrants. During an oversight visit to the Caroline Detention Facility in Virginia, Congressman Subramanyam discovered that 78%
