Legislative bills
The Government has responded to the House of Lords Constitution Committee's report on the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill, which raised concerns over the feasibility and impact of introducing statutory timelines for asylum and immigration appeals. The Government has emphasized that the introduction of a 24-week statutory
Legislative bills
Green card holders in the US may face deportation under a new immigration bill passed by the House of Representatives, which would also bar foreigners convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) from entering the country. The bill aims to strengthen immigration laws and prevent foreigners from entering or staying
Legislative bills
U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner has introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to prevent the deportation of veterans and their families without due process. This move comes in response to the Trump Administration's continued arrest, detention, and deportation of veterans and their family members
Emigration and immigration
The US government's recent immigration raid at a Hyundai Motor battery plant in Georgia has raised concerns among overseas companies investing in America to meet US President Donald Trump's trade goals. The raid, which took place on Thursday, resulted in the detention of nearly 500 foreign
Emigration and immigration
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has become a vocal defender of sanctuary laws and immigrant protections in the face of the Trump administration's aggressive immigration policies. The administration has reportedly begun preparing an "immigration enforcement blitz" for Boston, which has prompted Wu to issue a stern rebuke
Human rights
The Refugee Convention, negotiated in 1951, is a cornerstone of international human rights law that has been misunderstood and misrepresented by politicians like Nigel Farage. The Convention's seven chapters strike a balance between humanitarian compassion and national sovereignty, allowing countries to protect their borders while providing a safe
Human rights
Former home secretary Suella Braverman has reignited the debate over the UK's membership in the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), citing frustration over the inability to control immigration and other issues. Braverman argued that the ECHR has prevented the UK from implementing stronger border controls, pointing to
Emigration and immigration
The influx of deportees from the US has challenged Guatemala, forcing the government to rethink its approach to reintegration. Amidst the challenges, some see an opportunity for the country to harness the skills and expertise of returning migrants to drive sustainable tourism and economic growth. Research has shown that returnees
Deportation
Australian lawmakers have passed a law that aims to streamline the deportation of hundreds of people who have been denied Australian visas to "third countries" where they are not citizens, a move that drew comparisons to the policies of President Donald Trump. The law comes after Australia reached
Human rights
The UK Government has dismissed rumors of leaving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to tackle the migration crisis, with Downing Street insisting that Britain will remain a member of the international treaty. The comment comes as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper unveiled reforms to the border security and asylum
Human rights
The TUV leader has welcomed a recent report from the Policy Exchange, a think tank, which confirms that the 1998 Belfast Agreement does not bind the British or Irish governments to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The report's findings have significant implications for the UK'
Emigration and immigration
The US labor market is facing unprecedented strain as a sharp decline in immigrant workers has left farms, construction sites, and service industries reeling. According to preliminary Census Bureau data, over 1.2 million immigrants vanished from the workforce between January and July, sparking concerns about the long-term risks for
