Political parties
Colorado's highest court has dealt a significant blow to a November ballot initiative aimed at denying government services to illegal immigrants, rekindling a contentious issue that had seemingly been put to rest. The decision has sparked a heated debate between Republicans and Democrats, with the latter facing pressure
Political parties
A proposed immigration reform bill in the US Senate is facing increasing criticism from House Republicans, who argue that it grants broad amnesty to illegal aliens and includes provisions that are perceived as outrageous. The 850-page bill, drafted by Senators Edward Kennedy and John McCain, would allow illegal aliens to
Refugees
China and Australia have begun talks to address the influx of boat people arriving in Australia from the southern Chinese city of Beihai, with the Chinese government reaffirming its opposition to illegal immigration. The discussions come after reports of asylum seekers, mostly ethnic Vietnamese Chinese, arriving in Darwin, Australia, sparking
Refugees
The Australian government has begun high-level talks with China to address the increasing number of boat people arriving from the southern Chinese city of Beihai. These talks, which started a month ago, are aimed at stopping the stream of asylum seekers who are primarily ethnic Vietnamese Chinese fleeing public housing
Refugees
The Clinton Administration has made a new proposal to Cuba regarding immigration, contingent on Havana's crackdown on boat people fleeing the island nation. The offer, made during a meeting between American and Cuban diplomats, suggests that the US might accept more than the original 20,000 refugees offered
Refugees
US officials announced a new proposal yesterday to increase legal visas for Cuban refugees in an effort to curb the uncontrolled exodus of boat people across the Straits of Florida. The compromise offer, delivered by Michael Skol, head of the US delegation, would increase the previously proposed minimum of 20,
Refugees
A diverse group of 36 individuals from various backgrounds and professions have been appointed to the Immigration and Refugee Board in Canada. The appointments, announced by the government, include experts in intercultural relations, refugee law, and social work, among other fields. The appointees come from Quebec, Ontario, the Prairies, and
Refugees
The Clinton administration has announced that it will hold limited talks with Cuba on immigration matters, in an effort to address the growing refugee crisis. The talks, scheduled to take place in New York on Wednesday or Thursday, will focus on finding ways to promote legal and orderly migration from
United States. Coast Guard
The Clinton Administration has announced a new policy that will detain Cuban refugees indefinitely upon arrival in the United States. The policy, effective immediately, is a departure from the long-standing open-door policy towards Cubans, who have been granted entry into the country after a brief interview by immigration authorities. The
United States. Coast Guard
The ongoing influx of Cuban refugees to Florida has prompted state officials to consider declaring an immigration emergency, mobilizing the National Guard and state workers to shelter, medically screen, and transport large groups of refugees to relocation centers. According to the Coast Guard, 537 Cubans arrived in Florida today, surpassing
Refugees
The relationship between the United States and Cuba is marked by a seeming paradox. As economic conditions on the island deteriorate, a growing number of Cubans are fleeing to the US, predominantly through illegal means. The US response is to grant these individuals resident status and resettlement assistance, while simultaneously
Refugees
Twenty-six Cuban refugees, taken from a hijacked and leaking boat, were brought into Key West on Wednesday, sparking controversy over their initial claims of violence during the hijacking. The refugees were rescued by the Coast Guard cutter Courageous and were turned over to immigration officials, who indicated that they would
