Emigration and immigration
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has introduced the Strong Borders Act (Bill C-2), a 127-page bill that makes significant changes to immigration policy. The bill's provisions, which include retroactive denial of refugee hearings and mass cancellations of immigration documents, have been widely condemned by politicians and advocacy groups.
Emigration and immigration
The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed replacing the current flexible student visa system with a fixed period of stay for international students, sparking concern among legal experts and educational institutions. The proposal, which has reportedly been sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), could upend the
Emigration and immigration
President Trump's proposal to create a system allowing undocumented farmworkers to stay in the US legally has left many in confusion, with no concrete plan in sight. The president's remarks have also created divisions within his administration and conflicting messages. Despite the uncertainty, Trump has floated
Emigration and immigration
During a visit to an illegal immigrant detention facility in Florida, President Donald Trump stated that California Governor Gavin Newsom should visit the facility to "learn something" about curbing illegal immigration. Trump's visit came ahead of the official grand opening of the facility, which is expected
Emigration and immigration
As Florida law enforcement agencies partner with federal immigration officials, worries are growing that people, including immigrants and their families, may be detained in county jail systems without access to public information, violating state laws and stoking concerns over due process. In Miami-Dade County, officials have expressed commitment to transparency,
Emigration and immigration
Weary of Colorado's costly and unsustainable Medicaid program, a growing number of lawmakers have sounded the alarm, arguing that the state's extension of benefits to illegal immigrants is a budget busting move that's bleeding scarce dollars. However, instead of heeding this warning, the state&
Emigration and immigration
The Trump administration has intensified its plans to revoke the citizenship of immigrants who have committed crimes or pose a national security risk, according to a recent memo. The push to identify and pursue those suspected of cheating to get their citizenship is not new to this administration, but the
Emigration and immigration
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles, claiming its immigration policies discriminate against federal law enforcement and obstruct the enforcement of immigration laws. The city's sanctuary city ordinance bars city resources from being used for immigration enforcement. The lawsuit, filed in the
Emigration and immigration
President Trump's visit to the new immigrant detention center in Florida, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," was a spectacle of disregard for human rights. The facility, touted as a "one-stop shop for immigration enforcement," was the backdrop for Trump's outlandish proposals, including using National
Emigration and immigration
The Indonesian government has updated its visa policy as part of a new immigration decree, introducing new regulations for visa-free entry, visa-on-arrival, and various categories of visas for tourists, business travelers, and workers. Meanwhile, Kuwait is introducing mandatory exit permits for foreign nationals leaving the country, while Slovenia is introducing
Emigration and immigration
South Africa's immigration law is marked by inconsistencies and arbitrary decisions, with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) frequently applying "character" assessments across all categories, including those where no such requirement exists, as a blanket ground for rejection. The case of Julius Malema's UK
Emigration and immigration
Deep in the Florida Everglades, a makeshift detention facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" is at the center of a heated debate over immigration enforcement. The facility, built on a 11,000-foot runway, has the capacity to house up to 3,000 migrants and has already sparked a backlash from
