Emigration and immigration
Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper joined 23 of their Senate colleagues in a letter to the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons, criticizing the Trump administration's efforts
Emigration and immigration
Concerns have been raised by former top immigration officials from the Biden administration that the recent signing of a law providing billions for immigration enforcement will lead to a significant increase in the rapid detention and deportations of immigrants. The law, which provides roughly $170 billion for immigration enforcement, includes
Emigration and immigration
As part of the recent tax bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will receive a significant injection of $165bn in additional funding over the next four years. A report by Just Futures Law reveals that $6bn of this spending will be allocated
Emigration and immigration
The Hawaii National Guard has deployed 30 guardsmen to California as part of Task Force Sentinel, a military operation providing air support to the US Border Patrol and other agencies. The deployment, originally intended to support immigration enforcement efforts, has sparked concerns from Hawaii's congressional delegation about the
Emigration and immigration
The Norman Public Schools Board of Education has taken significant steps to improve student education and safety during its recent meeting. The board adopted a resolution that affirms its commitment to providing equal education opportunities to all students, independent of their immigration status. The district also presented updates on renovations
Emigration and immigration
The Auckland Immigration and Protection Tribunal recently announced that Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is making changes to immigration rules as part of the International Education Going for Growth Plan. The plan aims to attract more international students, maintain high education standards, and manage immigration risks in a sustainable way. Key
Emigration and immigration
Undocumented farm workers in the US, many of whom are Hispanic and non-citizen immigrants, feel hunted and intimidated by the Trump administration's recent immigration crackdown. The administration's pledge to put farmers "in charge" of immigration enforcement has alarmed workers' rights advocates, who warn
Emigration and immigration
The Trump administration's recent Executive Order 14161 has suspended green card processing for refugees and asylees, sparking a heated debate about its implications on immigration policies. Signed on March 21, 2025, the order has left thousands of applicants in limbo, as the green card vetting pause has disproportionately
Emigration and immigration
The UK and France have agreed on a one-in, one-out migrant return scheme, which aims to tackle the issue of small boat crossings in the Channel. The scheme, initially a pilot, will mean that for each migrant the UK Government returns to France, another migrant who has made a legal
Emigration and immigration
In a recent decision, the Federal Court of Canada dismissed an appeal by Ehimwenma Cynthia Inneh, a Nigerian citizen who claimed refugee protection in Canada on the basis of her sexual orientation as a bisexual woman. The court found the decision made by the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) to be
Emigration and immigration
U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10) and his colleagues called for an end to ICE's usage of the MDC Brooklyn to detain over 100 immigrants, citing its chronic understaffing, extended use of solitary confinement, unsanitary conditions, routine power outages, and lack of access to medical care and legal
Emigration and immigration
The Everglades immigration detention center, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," has been plagued by inhumane conditions, with detainees reporting worms in their food, overflowing toilets, and a lack of adequate medical care. Rows of bunk beds are surrounded by chain-link cages, and detainees are only able to speak with lawyers
