Mark Nelson, a Jamaican national who has lived in the UK for over 20 years, faces deportation despite having British children and a partner. Arrested at a Home Office reporting centre, Nelson, who previously served a sentence for growing cannabis, reports severe mental health deterioration and distress over separation from his family.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will introduce a new immigration bill next week, aiming to speed up the opening of safe and legal routes for thousands of refugees to the UK, while also imposing new limits on human rights and modern slavery claims. The bill faces opposition from some Labour MPs and charities concerned about its restrictive measures.
Senate Republicans removed up to $1 billion in security funding for President Trump's proposed White House ballroom and the Secret Service from a revised immigration enforcement bill. The move aimed to avoid political and procedural hurdles, as well as concerns about appearing out of touch before midterm elections.
US Senate Republicans derailed a $70bn bill to fund ICE and border patrol due to controversial proposals for a $1bn White House ballroom project and a $1.8bn "anti-weaponization" fund. Lawmakers are leaving Washington for recess without passing the legislation before the June 1 deadline.
