Emigration and immigration
The Trump administration is facing a mounting humanitarian crisis after the recent deaths of two men, one from Cuba and another from Canada, while in federal custody. With 13 deaths reported in the 2025 fiscal year, which started in October, the death toll has surpassed the 12 fatalities in fiscal
Emigration and immigration
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis revealed that he has spoken with President Donald Trump ahead of Trump's scheduled visit to the state's newly built immigration detention center in the Everglades. The detention center, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz," has a capacity to hold 3,000 immigrants in
Emigration and immigration
A recent policy from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a new requirement that members of Congress and their staff provide a week of notice before visiting immigration detention facilities. This move comes amidst a growing confrontation between federal officials and Democratic lawmakers over the Trump administration'
Emigration and immigration
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a significant change in its policies for refugees and asylum seekers. Effective July 3, 2025, USCIS will only recognize legally registered civil marriages between principal refugees or asylees and their spouses when processing derivative immigration applications. This shift in policy
Emigration and immigration
Senator Raffy Tulfo has cautioned Filipino immigrants in the United States, including those with green cards, that they may face detention and deportation for past criminal offenses, even minor ones. This warning comes as a result of stricter immigration enforcement measures taken by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Emigration and immigration
President Trump is set to visit a new migrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades on Tuesday, marking a significant step in his administration's border crackdown. The facility, informally known as "Alligator Alcatraz," has raised concerns among immigrant activists and environmental groups due to its remote
Emigration and immigration
Massive raids by agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in California's agricultural regions have led to a significant exodus of workers, jeopardizing the recovery of billions of dollars worth of produce. Farmers in Ventura County and surrounding areas claim that the raids have caused
Emigration and immigration
Protesters, environmental activists, indigenous groups, and immigration advocates gathered in Florida's Everglades on Saturday to express concerns about a proposed immigration detention center, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." The center, being constructed on an abandoned airstrip, will have an initial capacity of 1,000 beds and ultimately 3,
Emigration and immigration
A coalition of protesters, including environmental activists and Native Americans, gathered outside an airstrip in the Florida Everglades to raise concerns over the construction of an immigrant detention center, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." The facility, which will have 5,000 detention beds in operation by early July, has been
Emigration and immigration
In a chilling display of insensitivity, the Department of Homeland Security has begun work on the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center in the heart of Florida's Everglades. The facility, expected to cost $450 million a year, is slated to detain roughly 1,000 people, sparking outrage
Emigration and immigration
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has issued a decision dismissing an application filed by Andrew Conohan alleging discrimination with respect to employment due to reprisal by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The Tribunal cited lack of jurisdiction as the reason for dismissal, stating that IRCC is a federal
Emigration and immigration
Crews have begun preparing a harsh outdoor migrant detention camp in the Florida Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" by state officials. The facility, which can house up to 5,000 detainees, is set to open in early July, despite concerns from environmental groups and immigration rights activists. The project
