Italy's Giorgia Meloni challenged Spain's Pedro Sánchez over his country's decision to legalize around 500,000 asylum seekers during a closed-door EU leaders' meeting. Sánchez defended the move, stating migrants were largely from South America, not Africa.
A UK government report reveals AI facial age estimation systems used for asylum seekers show significant bias, particularly against Sub-Saharan Africans, and frequently misclassify children as adults. The technology's deployment raises concerns about accuracy and human rights.
French riot police, deployed under a UK-France deal, are authorised to use water cannon, CS gas, and batons against asylum seekers in northern France. The £660m deal aims to prevent small boat launches, but refugee charities condemn the potential use of water cannon as "sickening" and inhumane.
French riot police deployed in northern France under a £660m UK deal are authorised to use water cannon, CS gas, and batons against asylum seekers. Refugee charities have condemned the move as "sickening" and "inhumane".
Conservative proposals to strip judges of powers to rule on asylum appeals and quit the ECHR have been called an "attack on justice and equality" by refugee groups and lawyers. Immigration decisions would be made internally by the Home Office, with legal aid scrapped.
A Haitian asylum seeker, Daphy Michel, died of hypothermia after being released from federal custody, with the medical examiner ruling her death a homicide. Her family's attorney plans to sue ICE, while DHS disputes the agency's involvement.
Daphy Michel, a 31-year-old Haitian asylum seeker, died of hypothermia after being released from ICE custody in Pittsburgh. Her death has been ruled a homicide, with her family's attorney planning a lawsuit against ICE.
A Haitian asylum seeker, Daphy Michel, died of hypothermia after being released from federal custody. A medical examiner ruled her death a homicide, indicating the actions of another individual caused her demise. Her family's attorney plans to sue ICE, while DHS disputes ICE's involvement.
Germany and the EU have enacted significant asylum law reforms, introducing mandatory preliminary screening at external borders for asylum seekers from low-acceptance countries. The new 'Common European Asylum System' (CEAS) aims to speed up procedures, though experts question its effectiveness and the feasibility of deportations.
Asylum seekers have been removed from the Bell hotel in Epping, Essex, as the Home Office terminates its contract due to fire and safety concerns. The hotel was previously a flashpoint for anti-immigration protests following a sexual assault incident.
Sheraz Malik, a Pakistani asylum seeker, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping an 18-year-old woman in a Nottinghamshire park. He attacked the victim after she had already been raped by an accomplice. Malik denied the charges but was convicted by a jury.
A new EU asylum system (CEAS) mandates preliminary screening at external borders for asylum seekers from low-acceptance countries. Experts like Gerald Knaus doubt its effectiveness, predicting little change in asylum application numbers or processing responsibilities. Germany plans 'return centers' but faces challenges.
An asylum seeker from Pakistan, Sheraz Malik, has been jailed for 10 years for raping an 18-year-old woman in a park in Nottinghamshire. He was also found guilty of a second count of rape. The judge noted Malik's lack of remorse and significant risk to the public.
UK leaders called for calm after the arrest of a Sudanese asylum seeker accused of a violent stabbing in Belfast sparked anti-immigration protests. The suspect, who arrived on a five-year visa, faces attempted murder charges. Separate protests in Southampton over a previous stabbing also targeted hotels housing asylum seekers.
Riots broke out in Belfast after a Sudanese asylum seeker allegedly attacked a man. Buses and cars were set ablaze, homes were set on fire, and anti-Islam graffiti was spray-painted on bus stops.
A Sudanese asylum seeker has been arrested in Belfast for a brutal stabbing attack. The victim is in serious condition. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for stricter immigration policies.
The European Court of Justice ruled that rejected asylum seekers awaiting transfer between EU countries must receive basic necessities like clothing and cash for daily needs, ensuring a minimum level of social participation and protecting physical/mental health.
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that Germany's stricter rules on benefit cuts for asylum seekers are unlawful. The court stated that basic needs like clothing and household products cannot be withheld, even from asylum seekers whose cases are handled by other EU countries.
The EU has agreed on new rules to establish "Return Hubs" in non-EU countries for rejected asylum seekers. The aim is to simplify deportations, but concerns about feasibility, human rights, and legal challenges persist.
An immigration judge in Charlotte, NC, ordered the deportation of Levi Mendez-Maldonado, who was murdered in November 2024. His lawyer informed the judge of his death, but the judge proceeded with the hearing in absentia, citing insufficient proof of death despite a death certificate.
EU lawmakers and state representatives have agreed on new rules to speed up deportations of rejected asylum seekers, including extended detention, entry bans, and transfers to third countries. The deal aims to curb illegal migration amid growing pressure across the bloc.
EU lawmakers and state representatives have agreed on new rules to speed up the deportation of rejected asylum seekers, including extended detention and entry bans, amid growing pressure to curb illegal migration.
The EU is paving the way for 'return centers' in third countries for rejected asylum seekers who cannot be deported. Experts express concerns about human rights and the feasibility of such centers.
The EU is looking for effective ways to return rejected asylum seekers, as European countries offer protection to those fleeing persecution or war, but not to those seeking a better future.
