Emigration and immigration
The Honourable Mr. Justice Southcott of the Federal Court of Canada has dismissed a motion by Georgianii Gardzhakauli, a citizen of Russia, seeking a stay of removal to his home country. On July 8, 2025, the Court ruled that Gardzhakauli had not satisfied the tripartite test for a stay articulated
Emigration and immigration
The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has filed a brief in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois supporting the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) decision to terminate the Shelter and Services Program (SSP) funding to sanctuary jurisdictions. FAIR argues that these policies,
Emigration and immigration
A group of prominent officials, including Murad Awawdeh, president and CEO of the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), were confined by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Bureau of Prisons (BOP) officers during an oversight visit to the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn. The officials, including U.
Emigration and immigration
The Trump administration's plan to install large-scale detention facilities on U.S. military bases is taking shape, with Fort Bliss preparing to detain at least 1,000 undocumented immigrants starting this month on the Mexican border. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has identified Fort Bliss, as well
Emigration and immigration
As the 2022 hurricane season approaches, the Trump administration has made the decision to reassign FEMA employees to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), exacerbating the country's immigration detention crisis. This move comes amidst historic floods that have devastated the nation, and Detention Watch Network (DWN) is sounding the
Emigration and immigration
Alma Bowman, a 58-year-old immigration activist from Macon, Georgia, has been in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since March, despite claiming to be a U.S. citizen. Bowman's detention has sparked concerns about retaliation for her efforts to advocate for immigrant women and
Emigration and immigration
Three Democratic federal lawmakers attempted to access the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, where up to 100 illegal immigrants are being held, but were refused entry by masked agents. The incident has drawn attention to the use of the facility as a detention center for individuals with no criminal
Emigration and immigration
Dean Cain, known for his role as Superman in the 1990s television show "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman," has revealed that he is joining the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, expressing support for President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. Cain, a well-known
Emigration and immigration
The Hong Kong Immigration Department (ImmD) conducted a four-day operation, 'Swordfish', from August 2 to 5, targeting foreign domestic helpers who breached their conditions of stay. The operation resulted in the arrest of 24 persons, including 18 suspected illegal workers and six suspected employers. Investigators raided 66 locations,
Emigration and immigration
Canadian authorities intercepted a U-Haul truck at the U.S.-Canada border, rescuing 44 people, including a pregnant woman and young children, who were allegedly told they had crossed the border on foot before being picked up by the truck. The interception occurred as the White House cracks down on
Emigration and immigration
The United States has introduced a series of drastic changes to its visa rules under President Donald Trump's push for stricter immigration enforcement. The new policies target tourists, students, and aspiring immigrants, imposing significant financial requirements, stricter scrutiny of family-based petitions, and increased fees. The changes are set
Emigration and immigration
The State of Indiana has reached a partnership with the federal government to make 1,000 existing beds at the Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill available for immigration detention. The decision has sparked confusion among the public, with some outlets misreporting that a new construction project would add 1,
