Emigration and immigration
US Representative Delia C. Ramirez, Ranking Member of the Veterans' Affairs Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, has led a new investigation into the Trump administration's treatment of Caribbean and other non-citizen service members, veterans, and military families. Ramirez, joined by Democratic Senators and Representatives, has dispatched a letter
Emigration and immigration
Senator Ruben Gallego and his colleagues have opened a new investigation into the Trump administration's arrest, detention, and deportation of non-citizen service members, veterans, and military families. The lawmakers are demanding an explanation from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense (DOD) for these
Congressional representatives
New York Rep. Ritchie Torres and Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize the contributions of African immigrant communities to the United States. The resolution aims to establish September as National African Immigrant Heritage Month, a celebration of the history, culture,
Emigration and immigration
Catholic Charities of East Tennessee has relied on federal funding to provide legal aid to victims of elder abuse, domestic violence, and child sexual and physical abuse for nearly a decade. However, the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs informed the nonprofit that it could no longer receive public crime
Emigration and immigration
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched an immigration enforcement operation in Chicago, as part of the Trump administration's efforts to target "sanctuary cities." The operation, dubbed "Operation Midway Blitz," is being led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and aims to
Refugees
In a landmark decision, the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas has adopted the report and recommendation of US Magistrate Judge Mark Lane, dismissing the cross-motions for summary judgment filed by the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) and the US Immigration
Emigration and immigration
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has condemned the Trump administration's proposed directive to attack and cut federal funding to public housing authorities that protect immigrant communities. This move is part of an effort to bolster the administration's immigration policies, which have been criticized for being
Refugees
Refugee integration in Norway is a complex issue that involves not only the central government but also local authorities. The concept of integration is often criticized for implying normative expectations that immigrants should assimilate into the majority population. Research has shown that the central government views integration as a means
Refugees
Turkey's decision to naturalize selected Syrians between 2016 and 2024 has sparked controversy and raised questions about the role of crisis in shaping citizenship governance in the country. Researchers from Erasmus University conducted a study to examine two questions: what role has crisis played in shaping the scope
Refugees
Recent research from the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Law argues that the European Union's post-2015 migration management measures have led to a creeping crisis in migration management. The study examines how these measures, framed within the "migration crisis" narrative, have engendered a selective
Refugees
Scotland's government and communities have made significant efforts to integrate refugees and asylum seekers, providing opportunities for them to contribute to the country's economy and society. However, the narrative surrounding asylum seekers is often distorted by fake news and misinformation spread by racist and far-right groups.
Emigration and immigration
A new USCIS government policy has brought back "neighbourhood checks" as part of the verification protocol to ensure aliens are being properly vetted and are of good moral character. This move is reminiscent of a decades-old requirement, dating back to 1802, where applicants were required to present two
