Emigration and immigration
Florida has officially started constructing a massive migrant detention center, informally called "Alligator Alcatraz," in the midst of the Everglades. The project, which is part of President Trump's aggressive expansion of detention infrastructure, is expected to cost the state approximately $450 million annually. The facility, built
Emigration and immigration
Training of airline staff to bar people without visas from flights to the UK has a long history, dating back over 30 years. Immigration officers, including Peter Hillman, a former chief immigration officer, have been travelling to destinations worldwide at the invitation of airlines to provide free training on visa
Emigration and immigration
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) has significantly increased its arrests of immigrants with no prior criminal history, contradicting Trump administration officials' claims of prioritizing "criminal aliens." The latest data, released by Ice on Friday, shows 11,700 people in detention who had no record of being
Emigration and immigration
The Trump administration's reliance on dubious national emergencies has sparked widespread concern among legal scholars, watchdog groups, and Democrats. By invoking spurious or thinly documented emergencies, Trump has been able to justify harsh immigration measures, sweeping tariffs, and massive energy deregulation. This has led to a permanent crisis
Emigration and immigration
A court has heard that Joseph Haythorne posted a vile and racist message on X, formerly Twitter, during an anti-immigration riot outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, on August 4, 2024. The post, which was viewed by 1,100 people before it was deleted, included a
Emigration and immigration
Gov. Jared Polis' decision to have state employees produce information for a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) subpoena has sparked a whistleblower lawsuit, with a state official alleging that the move may have violated a state law meant to protect immigrants. The subpoena, which sought personal information
Emigration and immigration
The New Zealand government's decision to relax rules on its Active Investor Plus visa has led to a surge in applications from wealthy foreigners, with nearly half of the applicants hailing from the United States. In the past two months, 189 applications have been made, representing 609 people,
Emigration and immigration
The Trump administration is considering a proposal to deploy 20,000 National Guard troops on immigration raids outside their home state, potentially setting the stage for a legal clash between states and the federal government. If approved, these troops would operate under state authority, not subject to laws prohibiting the
Emigration and immigration
An elderly Sri Lankan couple in their late 60s, who had come to the UK to visit their daughter and son-in-law in May 2022, has been granted the right to stay in the country after claiming that the treatment for high blood pressure in their home country was inadequate. The
Emigration and immigration
As a nation built by immigrants, the USA finds itself fractured by aggressive ICE-led deportations and President Donald Trump's enforcement drive. The issue is no longer just about legality but has become a battleground of narratives, identity, and accountability. Key takeaways from this crisis highlight the need for
Emigration and immigration
The ongoing unrest in Israel has led the Israeli Immigration and Emigration Authority (PIBA) to extend the visa period of Sri Lankan workers, allowing them to remain in the country until September 30. This measure affects approximately 20,000 Sri Lankans employed in Israel, mainly in caregiving and agricultural sectors.
Emigration and immigration
Immigration rights advocates in Illinois are anxiously awaiting the governor's signature on legislation aimed at protecting K-12 students who may be in the country without legal authorization from being denied access to a free public education. The proposed Safe Schools for All Act would prohibit schools from denying
