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 federal immigration judge granted asylum to a woman, adopted from Iran as a toddler, who faced deportation after her adoptive parents failed to naturalize her. The woman, who has lived in the US for 52 years, was threatened with removal proceedings earlier this year.
Internal memos reveal the Trump administration seriously considered suspending habeas corpus, a fundamental due process right, to expedite deportations. White House aides warned this move would be 'insane,' while officials like Stephen Miller explored circumventing the constitutional right.
A secret memo revealed that key Trump administration officials considered suspending habeas corpus, a fundamental due process right, to expedite mass deportations. White House aides warned this move would be "insane," while Stephen Miller suggested exploring ways to circumvent the constitutional right.
Six months after applying for renewal, "Dreamers" like Claudia and Cesar face prolonged delays in their Daca status, jeopardizing jobs, careers, and financial stability. Advocates criticize the Trump administration's policies, which they say are causing a "quiet unraveling" of temporary programs and pushing millions out of the workforce.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced plans to ban foreign nationals from social housing, requiring them to find private accommodation within three months or face deportation. The policy, which would apply retrospectively, also targets EU citizens and aims to end "progressive indoctrination" in schools.
Cuban immigrants, once welcomed as political refugees, now face deportation under Trump's stringent immigration policies. Despite past support from Cuban American voters, many are being expelled, raising concerns about the US's role as a refuge.
The Uttarakhand High Court has ordered the state government not to deport a Pakistani Sikh family residing in Dehradun on a long-term visa, unless they pose a threat to national security. The court is hearing a petition challenging a government directive for the family to leave the country within 24 hours.
The EU plans to discuss Afghan deportations with the Taliban, despite not officially recognizing their government. The move aims to curb irregular migration and increase returns, with over a million Afghan asylum applications received by EU states between 2013-2024.
The EU plans to discuss Afghan deportations with Taliban officials, despite not officially recognizing their government. The move aims to curb irregular migration and increase deportations, sparking debate among rights groups and within Brussels.
ICE is extending training for agents hired under a now-scrapped Trump-era program. New hires will undergo 71 days of training, up from 42, and those previously trained will receive additional "follow-on" instruction.
Elon Musk has amplified anti-immigration rhetoric amid riots in Belfast, reposting statements from a hard-right party leader advocating for migrant deportations and sharing protest locations. The unrest followed a knife attack by a Sudanese refugee, with rioters targeting immigrant communities. Musk's actions are noted as a risk factor in SpaceX's IPO filings.
President Trump signed a $70bn bill funding ICE and CBP, ending a standoff with Democrats after two US citizens were killed during an immigration operation. The funding, passed via budget reconciliation, faces criticism from immigrant rights groups.
The US Justice Department is pursuing lawsuits to revoke citizenship from over 100 individuals, including a Chinese-born Georgia resident, for alleged immigration fraud and other serious crimes.
A Russian woman, lured to Myanmar with a job offer, was freed from a fraudulent call center on June 6 through coordinated efforts by the Russian Embassy, Interior Ministry, and Myanmar police. She is awaiting repatriation to Russia via Thailand.
As US midterm elections near, congressional Republicans are increasingly defying President Trump, voting with Democrats on resolutions like requiring congressional approval for hostilities against Iran and aiding Ukraine, amidst public disapproval of Trump's administration and concerns over his policies.
An international coalition of lawyers has filed a lawsuit with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights to block deportations to Equatorial Guinea from the US, targeting a 'third-country' agreement allowing the US to deport individuals to Equatorial Guinea despite its poor human rights record.
Senate Republicans narrowly defeated a Democratic attempt to block Donald Trump's proposed $1.8bn fund for allies. The amendment failed 49-50, with three Republicans joining Democrats. The fund, intended for those connected to the January 6 insurrection, has caused internal party division.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's public statement about deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia may have jeopardized months of effort. Abrego Garcia's legal team cited Mullin's remarks as evidence against his deportation, while a judge previously blocked ICE from deporting him, citing "empty threats" and "vindictive motive."
An Australian woman is pleading for her father's deportation to Nauru to be halted. Meanwhile, Donald Trump confirmed a testy call with Israel's PM, Iran attacked Kuwait airport, and Australia faces trade tariffs.
An Australian woman pleads for her father's deportation to Nauru to be halted. Overseas, Donald Trump confirms a call with Israel's PM, while Iran attacks Kuwait airport. Australia faces trade tariffs, and NDIS reforms face criticism.
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.
The EU has finalized a sweeping migration policy overhaul aimed at speeding up deportations and creating external detention centers. Critics compare the measures to Trump-era policies and warn of human rights risks.
Sweden is proposing new rules to allow young people aged 18-21 to obtain residency permits based on family ties, offering a chance for those who previously faced deportation after turning 18. The proposal aims to create a 'vent' for such cases and includes provisions for those who have already left the country.
