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US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 hours ago

Deaths of migrants in ICE custody hit record high under Trump

The number of immigrant deaths in ICE custody has reached a record high of 29 this fiscal year, surpassing previous records.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Legal migrants remain vulnerable to trafficking

Temporary work visa systems can trap migrants in debt, abuse, and fear of deportation, leading to exploitation and human trafficking.
#viktor-orban
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Orban's defeat threatens to halt Hungarian support of populist right

Viktor Orban's defeat threatens financial support for British right-wing figures and institutions linked to his regime.
Europe politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Viktor Orban's Loss Was Also a Defeat for MAGA

Viktor Orbán's election loss signifies a setback for Donald Trump and his political influence in global far-right movements.
Europe politics
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

Illiberalism Is Not Inevitable

Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary signifies a shift in global politics, challenging the notion of illiberal parties' permanence in power.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Orban's defeat threatens to halt Hungarian support of populist right

Viktor Orban's defeat threatens financial support for British right-wing figures and institutions linked to his regime.
Europe politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Viktor Orban's Loss Was Also a Defeat for MAGA

Viktor Orbán's election loss signifies a setback for Donald Trump and his political influence in global far-right movements.
Europe politics
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

Illiberalism Is Not Inevitable

Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary signifies a shift in global politics, challenging the notion of illiberal parties' permanence in power.
#immigration
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
7 hours ago

Opinion: Rethinking Immigrant Integration in NYC

Building low-cost bridges for immigrants leads to recognized credentials and stable work, enhancing their contributions to the economy.
Public health
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

The Kids in ICE Detention Facing Medical Neglect

Amalia, a toddler detained at Dilley, suffered severe medical neglect, highlighting systemic issues in the treatment of immigrant children.
NYC parents
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

The Return of Family Detention

Thousands of immigrant children have faced medical neglect and severe mistreatment under the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement policies.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK

The government is investigating reports of migrants being advised to make false claims of being gay or domestic abuse victims to stay in the UK.
#ice
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Minnesota has charged an ICE officer with assault for alleged actions during immigration surge

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

ICE's hiring spree led to influx of recruits with questionable qualifications, investigation shows

Rapid recruitment by ICE has resulted in hiring employees with questionable qualifications amid the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Minnesota has charged an ICE officer with assault for alleged actions during immigration surge

An ICE officer in Minnesota faces charges for allegedly pointing a gun at civilians during an immigration enforcement operation.
#asylum-seekers
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Bogus websites, staged protests and pretend atheists: Inside the fake asylum industry

Asylum seekers are using fabricated evidence and staged scenarios to support their claims for asylum in the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week

The Home Office plans to close 11 asylum hotels as part of a broader initiative to end hotel accommodations for asylum seekers.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Bogus websites, staged protests and pretend atheists: Inside the fake asylum industry

Asylum seekers are using fabricated evidence and staged scenarios to support their claims for asylum in the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week

The Home Office plans to close 11 asylum hotels as part of a broader initiative to end hotel accommodations for asylum seekers.
Canada news
fromThe Nation
19 hours ago

Meet ICE's Secret Canadian Partner

GardaWorld, a Canadian security firm, is involved in U.S. immigration detention facilities, including contracts with ICE worth over $450 million.
#hungary
fromTruthout
3 days ago
Europe politics

Orban's Defeat in Hungary Signals Far Right's Weakness, Not the Left's Strength

Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

In a joyful Budapest, I see the chance of an unprecedented transition | Timothy Garton Ash

The election victory of Peter Magyar's Tisza party signifies a pivotal moment for Hungary, Ukraine, and the EU, challenging Orban's regime.
Europe politics
fromNature
4 days ago

What Orban's fall from power means for research around the world

Viktor Orbán's electoral defeat raises hopes for restoring academic freedoms and university autonomy in Hungary under new leadership.
US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Quiet Way Authoritarianism Begins to Crumble

Hungary's political landscape shifted dramatically as the opposition party won two-thirds of parliamentary seats, signaling potential change in illiberal governance.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Hungary's voters shunned Orban but it may be too early to celebrate end of Europe's far right

Hungary's election results indicate voter frustration with corruption and economic issues, not a definitive end to far-right populism in Europe.
Europe politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Orban's Defeat in Hungary Signals Far Right's Weakness, Not the Left's Strength

Péter Magyar's victory over Viktor Orbán signifies a setback for the far right in Hungary, but lacks a clear progressive vision.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

In a joyful Budapest, I see the chance of an unprecedented transition | Timothy Garton Ash

The election victory of Peter Magyar's Tisza party signifies a pivotal moment for Hungary, Ukraine, and the EU, challenging Orban's regime.
Europe politics
fromNature
4 days ago

What Orban's fall from power means for research around the world

Viktor Orbán's electoral defeat raises hopes for restoring academic freedoms and university autonomy in Hungary under new leadership.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 days ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: The Rise of Network Shutdowns

In 2024 alone, authorities imposed 304 internet shutdowns across 54 countries - the highest number ever recorded. This reflects a growing trend of governments treating connectivity as a weapon.
World politics
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
Left-wing politics

This trans lawmaker won't set foot in the U.S. until Trump is gone: He "fuels violence worldwide" - LGBTQ Nation

Erika Hilton refuses to visit the U.S. under Trump's administration due to fears for her safety as a transgender individual.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
UK politics

"Shadow industry" for fake gay asylum claims harms actual LGBTQ+ migrants, BBC says - LGBTQ Nation

A BBC investigation reveals law firms aiding migrants in fabricating gay identities for asylum claims in the U.K.
Left-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

This trans lawmaker won't set foot in the U.S. until Trump is gone: He "fuels violence worldwide" - LGBTQ Nation

Erika Hilton refuses to visit the U.S. under Trump's administration due to fears for her safety as a transgender individual.
UK politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

"Shadow industry" for fake gay asylum claims harms actual LGBTQ+ migrants, BBC says - LGBTQ Nation

A BBC investigation reveals law firms aiding migrants in fabricating gay identities for asylum claims in the U.K.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Spain's mass legalization of migrants puts government services to the test

Hundreds of thousands of migrants could now be eligible for one-year residence and work permits, following the approval of a decree by the Cabinet on Tuesday. The Ministry of Migration estimates that as many as 750,000 applications could be received by June 30, which will test the administration's capacity to process such a high caseload.
Madrid food
Europe news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Flips On Former Key European Ally: It's Her Who's Unacceptable'

Trump criticized Meloni after her defense of the Pope, claiming she has changed and is now unacceptable.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
3 days ago

New Berlin centre aims to help Ukraine refugees and encourage returns

Germany opened the Unity Hub Berlin for Ukrainian refugees, promoting return of fighting-age men to support Ukraine's defense and reconstruction.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
4 days ago

Hot Off the Press: EFF's Updated Guide to Tech at the US-Mexico Border

"The Battalion Search and Rescue always carries the Electronic Frontier Foundation's zine in our desert rig. We're finding new surveillance all the time, and without a resource like that, we wouldn't know what the hell we're looking at."
Roam Research
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Firm that sued State over shelved multimillion-euro asylum centre settles action

Following mediation, a settlement had been reached between Palmerstown Temporary Accommodation (PTA) Ltd and the Minister for Justice, allowing the matter to be struck out.
Law
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
5 days ago

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.

Solidarity among communities is essential for resilience against economic and social pressures exacerbated by conflict and local challenges.
fromThe Washington Post
19 hours ago

Even for Europe's populist firebrands, Trump might be going too far

Farage was an early supporter of Trump's strikes on Iran, but as anger at the war - and at the president - grows among Britons, he is backtracking.
Right-wing politics
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Man charged over deaths of four people trying to cross Channel

A Sudanese man has been charged with endangering life after four people drowned attempting to cross the Channel.
fromFuncheap
11 hours ago

Trump vs. Birthright Citizenship: Free Discussion + Poetry (Berkeley)

On his first day in office, Trump issued an executive order abolishing 'birthright citizenship' for people born in the U.S. whose parents were not 'legal residents' at the time of their birth. This directly violates the 14th Amendment of U.S. Constitution, which guarantees citizenship to all people born in the United States.
Social justice
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Immigration advocates fume after Hochul says ICE can can cooperate with local police on criminal cases | amNewYork

Governor Hochul proposed the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act to limit ICE's access to local jails and police resources for civil immigration enforcement.
US politics
fromKqed
1 day ago

Deportation Flights Increase in San Diego Under Trump Administration | KQED

MCAS Miramar serves as a hub for various flights, including ICE, while legislation aims to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate-related damages.
#deportation
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

House Bucks Trump, Votes to Shield Haitians From Deportation

The Trump administration targets legal immigrants, particularly Haitians under TPS, for deportation despite their refugee status and ongoing crises in their home country.
fromAxios
3 days ago
US politics

ICE deported 442,000 last fiscal year, 1st data released under Trump 2.0 shows

US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

House Bucks Trump, Votes to Shield Haitians From Deportation

The Trump administration targets legal immigrants, particularly Haitians under TPS, for deportation despite their refugee status and ongoing crises in their home country.
US politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

ICE deported 442,000 last fiscal year, 1st data released under Trump 2.0 shows

The Trump administration's first official deportation statistic shows a goal of 1 million deportations for the next year, despite budget cuts.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Badenoch calls Farage an opportunist' after he urges Scottish nationalists to back Reform

Kemi Badenoch accuses Nigel Farage of opportunism and lacking genuine beliefs in unionism amid upcoming Scottish elections.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Top five takeaways from Homeland Security budget hearings

DHS officials testified about funding needs amid a record-breaking shutdown affecting operations and employee pay.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Raise our heads and resist': how Europe's civil society is fighting back against the far right

Progressive civil society groups in Germany are perceived as undermining democracy by the far-right, leading to increased parliamentary scrutiny of NGOs.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

He came here for safety. America made him fight for it.

Canada's humane refugee program contrasts sharply with the U.S. policy of exclusion and restriction during the same period.
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Reenacting Normalcy While Trump Threatens To Kill Civilizations Is Wrecking Us

The cycle of dread and panic, of being driven to the edge at full speed before someone slams the brakes, harms our nervous systems, and has the potential to break our spirits.
NYC politics
#spain
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Spain finalizes amnesty plan for undocumented migrants

Spain's government has finalized an amnesty plan allowing unauthorized migrants to apply for legal temporary residence permits.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Spanish government approves amnesty programme for undocumented immigrants

Spain's government has approved an amnesty for 500,000 undocumented immigrants, making it an outlier in Europe amid rising anti-immigration sentiments.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Spain finalizes amnesty plan for undocumented migrants

Spain's government has finalized an amnesty plan allowing unauthorized migrants to apply for legal temporary residence permits.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Spanish government approves amnesty programme for undocumented immigrants

Spain's government has approved an amnesty for 500,000 undocumented immigrants, making it an outlier in Europe amid rising anti-immigration sentiments.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

House passes bill extending protections for Haitian migrants in the U.S.

"This is a monumental victory in a long-fought battle to protect the safety, dignity, and humanity of our Haitian neighbors," Pressley said in a statement after the bill's passage.
US news
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Could the continent's far right be suffering from a Trumplash?

The Rassemblement National's local election performance indicates potential vulnerabilities ahead of the upcoming presidential vote in France.
US politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

MAGA allies say Trump is going soft on deportations, demand "Phase 2"

The Mass Deportation Coalition aims to pressure Trump to fulfill his campaign promise of mass deportations, advocating for at least one million deportations annually.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

After setbacks across Europe, is the populist far right losing ground?

Far-right parties in France, Italy, and Slovenia faced setbacks in recent elections, but analysts caution against drawing long-term conclusions from these results.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Pro-Immigrant Case for Opposing Illegal Immigration

The legal immigration debate is shifting, with both conservatives and progressives questioning the value of legal immigration channels.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds

A shadow industry is helping migrants fabricate claims of being gay to secure asylum in the UK.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Watch: Legal adviser helps undercover reporter pretend to be gay for asylum claim

A BBC reporter, posing as a former student wanting to remain in the UK, met one of those advisers, Tanisa Khan. For a fee, she offered to provide evidence to support the fake claim that he was gay.
UK politics
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Asylum hotels spiralled out of control', minister admits as more closures announced

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change while providing accessible journalism without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Home Office expected to close down another 11 asylum hotels

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Asylum hotels spiralled out of control', minister admits as more closures announced

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change while providing accessible journalism without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Home Office expected to close down another 11 asylum hotels

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

ICE's growing detention footprint, and the communities fighting back

The Trump administration is significantly expanding migrant detention facilities, aiming to detain and deport a record number of immigrants in U.S. history.
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 months ago

Why are young Europeans increasingly supporting anti-immigration parties?

Political orthodoxy tells us that younger voters tend to be more progressive on issues like immigration. But in recent years, Europe has seen anti-migrant parties surge in the polls and gain youth support across the continent. In Norway, for example, survey data shows that 24 percent of young people favour limiting immigration "to a large extent" and 23 percent "to some extent."
Miscellaneous
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

They're emboldened': British far-right activists step up harassment of asylum seekers in northern France

Far-right British activists have increased harassment, vandalism, and intimidation of asylum seekers in northern France, emboldened by a rightward shift in British politics.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

EU's deportations plan risks ICE-style enforcement, rights groups warn

EU proposal would expand deportations and normalize ICE-like raids, surveillance, and racialised policing, turning public and private spaces into enforcement tools.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 months ago

Two British activists detained in France over anti-migrant campaigning

Two British far-right activists were arrested in Calais for inciting hatred and preparing violence after broadcasting live during a banned anti-migrant protest.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

EU toughens up on illegal arrivals in new migration policy

The EU will prioritize reducing illegal arrivals, strengthen returns to origin countries, cooperate with third countries, crack down on smuggling, and attract migrant talent.
#us-foreign-policy
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Male refugees stigmatised across Europe: This kind of stuff really hurts'

Lone, often young, male migrants face suspicion, discrimination, and homelessness in Europe despite fleeing violence and seeking safety and stability.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Trump's immigration war certainly exposed the "worst of the worst." But it's far from who he thinks. - LGBTQ Nation

You took an oath to protect and serve. To keep your family, your neighborhood safe. But in too many cities, dangerous illegals walk free as police are forced to stand down. Join ICE and help us catch the worst of the worst: drug traffickers, gang members, predators. Join the mission to protect America with bonuses up to $50,000, student loan forgiveness, and generous benefits. Apply now... and fulfill your mission.
US politics
#immigration-enforcement
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Protests are about ICE tactics, not immigration enforcement

Protests target ICE's militarized tactics—masked raids, teargassing, detentions of citizens and immigrants—rather than general immigration enforcement or deportation policy.
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