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US politics
fromAxios
3 hours 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.
#immigration
NYC parents
fromThe New Yorker
11 hours 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.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
8 hours ago

1 in 4 living in Germany has 'immigration history'

26.3% of Germany's population has an immigration history, including first- and second-generation migrants.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
12 hours ago

2025 was one of most volatile years ever for U.S. naturalizations

Political changes and restrictive immigration policies have influenced the naturalization process for immigrants in the U.S.
Social justice
fromwww.thelocal.se
4 days ago

'We are not bonded labourers': University researcher fights Swedish deportation order

Fahima Ayub Khan is fighting a deportation order in Sweden while completing her PhD, highlighting systemic failures in the immigration process.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

DHS advised immigrant children to self-deport until a California judge stepped in

A federal judge ruled against coercive advisals to unaccompanied immigrant children regarding detention and deportation options.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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.
fromIndependent
7 hours 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
#channel-crossing
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Man arrested after four die trying to cross Channel in small boat

A 27-year-old Sudanese man was arrested after four people died during a dangerous boat crossing in the English Channel.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Man arrested after four die trying to cross Channel in small boat

A 27-year-old Sudanese man was arrested after four people died during a dangerous boat crossing in the English Channel.
#syria
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
World news

We waited 12 years': escapees from Syria's camps face an uncertain future

Eva Dumani's release from a Syrian camp highlights the plight of many detained individuals and the urgent need for government repatriation efforts.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Germany news

Germany news: Merz and Syrian president talk refugee returns

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa's visit to Germany has sparked outrage among the Kurdish community due to allegations of human rights violations.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

We waited 12 years': escapees from Syria's camps face an uncertain future

Eva Dumani's release from a Syrian camp highlights the plight of many detained individuals and the urgent need for government repatriation efforts.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany news: Merz and Syrian president talk refugee returns

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa's visit to Germany has sparked outrage among the Kurdish community due to allegations of human rights violations.
#migrant-crisis
France news
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

Four migrants die trying to cross Channel: French officials

Four migrants died attempting to cross the Channel, raising the death toll to six this year amid ongoing dangerous crossings from France to England.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Two migrants die in English Channel tragedy' as UK-France deal is extended

A migrant boat capsized in the English Channel, resulting in two deaths and one missing person, prompting a search and rescue operation.
France news
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

Four migrants die trying to cross Channel: French officials

Four migrants died attempting to cross the Channel, raising the death toll to six this year amid ongoing dangerous crossings from France to England.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Two migrants die in English Channel tragedy' as UK-France deal is extended

A migrant boat capsized in the English Channel, resulting in two deaths and one missing person, prompting a search and rescue operation.
fromAol
5 days ago
NYC politics

Is NYC a sanctuary city? What Mullins could do to airport Customs here

U.S. airports may lose Customs and Border Patrol officers if located in sanctuary cities, impacting major travel hubs like NYC's LaGuardia and JFK.
#deportation
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Trump administration reaffirms plans to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia

The Trump administration's deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia raises concerns about vindictiveness and legality amid mass deportation criticism.
Mission District
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

The opaque limbo of foreigners deported by the US to Mexico

Jean, a Haitian deported to Mexico, faces isolation and frustration due to lack of assistance and the complexities of third country deportations.
Law
fromwww.thelocal.se
5 days ago

Swedish police asked to speed up deportation of 'intelligent and articulate' software engineer

A former work permit holder was deported from Sweden due to his intelligence causing legal issues for authorities.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Trump administration reaffirms plans to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia

The Trump administration's deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia raises concerns about vindictiveness and legality amid mass deportation criticism.
Mission District
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

The opaque limbo of foreigners deported by the US to Mexico

Jean, a Haitian deported to Mexico, faces isolation and frustration due to lack of assistance and the complexities of third country deportations.
Law
fromwww.thelocal.se
5 days ago

Swedish police asked to speed up deportation of 'intelligent and articulate' software engineer

A former work permit holder was deported from Sweden due to his intelligence causing legal issues for authorities.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Mediterranean migrant deaths mounting towards 1,000 in 2026: UN

The International Organization for Migration laments one of the deadliest starts to a year since record keeping began, with more than 180 people feared dead or missing in shipwrecks across the Mediterranean over the past 10 days.
Europe news
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day 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.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Dual national Londoner stranded by new border rule

"I have a career, family and friends in the UK. My whole life is in the UK," she said, expressing her distress over the situation.
UK news
#asylum
#trump
US politics
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Trump endorses 'focused' immigration enforcement funding bill

Trump supports using reconciliation for immigration enforcement funding, emphasizing GOP unity to pass the bill without Democratic votes.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

EEurope cannot bet on a post-Trump US turning back to sanity | Rafael Behr

Donald Trump embodies a struggle between despotism and democracy, with significant implications for global security and alliances.
World news
fromTruthout
5 days ago

US Plans to Detain Cubans at Guantanamo in Event of Mass Migration From Island

The U.S. fuel blockade on Cuba is worsening the humanitarian crisis, leading to potential mass emigration and reliance on Guantánamo for migrant camps.
#ice
US politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Democratic Lawmakers Find Immigrants Stuffed "Like Sardines" in Arizona ICE Jail

Democratic Congress members expressed horror at overcrowded conditions in an ICE facility during a surprise visit, revealing serious issues with detainee treatment.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Democratic Lawmakers Find Immigrants Stuffed "Like Sardines" in Arizona ICE Jail

Democratic Congress members expressed horror at overcrowded conditions in an ICE facility during a surprise visit, revealing serious issues with detainee treatment.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

German Bundeswehr says military-aged men can travel freely

The German Defense Minister clarified that permission is not required for men aged 17 to 45 to travel abroad under the new Military Service Act.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Mother decries ICE detention after release: What the administration is doing is wrong and illegal'

Tania Warner and her daughter Ayla were released from ICE detention, highlighting the suffering of many families still incarcerated.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week 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.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

EU votes in favor of migrant 'return hubs'

European lawmakers approved proposals to deport illegal migrants to return hubs outside the EU, facing criticism and concerns over human rights.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Home Office sued over migrant sites' contract bid

The Home Office denies any conflict of interest in awarding a £462.6m migrant processing contract to MTC Definitive over Mitie Care and Custody.
SF parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Sheridan Gorman, the latest case Trump is using to defend the expulsion of migrants

Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old student, was shot and killed, becoming a focal point in the immigration debate under the Trump administration.
#germany
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Germany news: Military travel rule for young men put on hold

Men of military age in Germany will not need approval for extended trips abroad under the new voluntary military service model.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany news: 3 in 4 fear wave of refugees from Iran war

Most Germans doubt the country's capacity to accept more Iranian refugees amid rising regional tensions.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Four people die in Channel crossing attempt, French authorities say

A taxi boat sinking occurred today. The situation is still being assessed and remains subject to change, according to local French authorities in Calais.
France news
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

One in five young Germans plan to leave the country

A significant number of young Germans are planning to leave due to economic concerns and political polarization.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Migrant dinghy sinks in Channel off France, 4 people die

Four people died attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat, highlighting the dangers of migrant crossings as temperatures rise.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Trump rolls back pause on asylum decisions imposed after D.C. National Guard shooting

The Homeland Security Department has lifted the ban on asylum applications for non-high-risk countries, while maintaining restrictions for about 40 high-risk nations.
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

A Profoundly Tragic Refugee Death in Buffalo Adds to a Grim Border Patrol Toll in 2026

Recently, as the world becomes increasingly hostile to my community, I have been haunted by the feeling that every horizon is a wall. Last Thanksgiving, when the Trump administration terminated Temporary Protected Status for Burma, a temporary immigration pathway that over 3,000 Burmese immigrants are relying on, a friend of mine remarked that we fled a tyrant only to run into the arms of a worse one.
Social justice
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Iran war will increase small boat arrivals, crime agency chief warns

US-Iranian conflict is expected to increase small boat arrivals in Britain, according to the National Crime Agency director general.
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The White House Wants to Rebrand Its Mass-Deportation Push

The Trump administration is rebranding its mass deportation policy as targeted criminal removal to improve polling, despite enforcement actions affecting legal immigrants and citizens.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Only 12 migrants a week returned to France under Starmer's one in, one out' policy

Sir Keir Starmer's flagship "one in, one out" scheme is returning only 12 migrants a week to France, falling short of the initial promise of 50 per week. Since its launch last August, 377 people have been returned to France under the pilot, while 380 migrants have been allowed to apply for asylum in the UK from France.
UK politics
#uk-immigration-policy
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

How many visas go to countries that have been affected by the halt on grants?

The UK government banned study visas for citizens from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, despite these nations representing less than one percent of all study visas issued.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Deadly journeys: Refugees, migrants risk everything to reach Europe

Mediterranean crossings from North Africa to Europe result in record deaths, with over 560 missing in early 2025, while refugees in Libya face systematic abuse from militias and traffickers.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

One in, one out' asylum seekers sent to France return to UK in lorries

Asylum seekers forcibly returned to France under the one in, one out scheme are re-entering the UK via lorries, with smugglers exploiting the policy to circumvent its intended effects.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

UK sees seven consecutive days of Channel crossings as migration surges - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Britain recorded seven consecutive days of small boat crossings in March 2026, with 1,200 migrants arriving and 3,409 total for the year, despite new government immigration measures.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Mostly Blind Refugee Found Dead After Border Patrol Allegedly Dropped Him Off Miles From Home

A mostly blind Myanmar refugee was found dead five days after Border Patrol agents dropped him off miles from home without notifying his family or attorney.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US: Blind refugee found dead after release from CBP custody

A blind, illiterate 56-year-old Rohingya refugee died after CBP agents dropped him at a donut shop at night in freezing temperatures without notifying his family or lawyer.
#eu-migration-policy
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UN urges UK and France to halt one in one out' asylum system

UN experts warn the UK–France 'one in, one out' asylum scheme risks serious international human rights violations, citing detention abuses and mistreatment of asylum seekers.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

New DHS memo outlines plan to detain refugees for further vetting

The new policy rescinds a 2010 memo that said failing to apply for status as a lawful permanent resident within a year of living in the United States is not a basis for detaining refugees who entered the country legally. Two Trump administration officials wrote in the new directive that the previous guidance was incomplete and that the law requires DHS to detain and subject those refugees to a new set of interviews while in detention.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Deaths of 22 children in Channel due to catastrophic failure' by UK and France, NGO says

Project Play, an NGO that has worked with 2,192 children hoping to cross the Channel from northern France to the UK to claim asylum in the last two years, has documented the impact of the hostile conditions in northern France due to regular teargassing, evictions and dinghy-slashing by the French police. During that period the NGO documented the deaths of 22 children trying to cross the Channel, including five last year.
UK news
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.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US government asks Supreme Court to allow deportation of Syrian migrants

The Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval to terminate Temporary Protected Status for 6,000 Syrian migrants, arguing their country is no longer unsafe despite ongoing instability.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

I've Covered Migration and Borders for Years. This Is What I've Learned.

U.S. imperialism escalated under Trump, combining foreign military aggression with domestic repression and deportation of migrants and refugees.
#immigration-enforcement
fromAol
2 months ago

People smugglers' adverts removed from social media

Investigators discovered the gangs were brazenly offering to transport migrants from Calais to Dover in the back of trucks and touting it as a "taxi service". In one promotional video, three migrants are seen reclining on a mound of soft white packages inside a truck. One of the young men gives a thumbs-up to the camera. "By truck, Safe reach London UK in 2 hours," reads the caption.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

How does Germany deport people?

Germany has no equivalent of the US' specialized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, though that would change if the Bavarian branch of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) had its way. Apparently directly inspired by the actions of ICE under President Donald Trump's administration, an internal paper from the far-right party seen by the German newspaper taz this week proposed that a new authority be created within the Bavarian state police named the Asyl-, Fahndungs- und Abschiebegruppe (AFA), or the "Asylum, Tracing and Deportation group."
Germany news
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
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Refugees in the U.S. could be arrested under new immigration memo

The memo was filed as a part of documents submitted in a federal court case tied to refugees who were arrested in Minnesota. In it, USCIS Director Joseph Edlow and ICE acting Director Todd Lyons direct their agencies to "detain and inspect" refugees who do not "voluntarily return to DHS custody for inspection and examination" to be a legal permanent resident at the one-year mark of being in the country.
US politics
US politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

U.S. spending millions to send migrants to third countries, report says

The U.S. spent over $40 million to send hundreds of migrants to at least two-dozen third countries through expanded, costly, and poorly monitored deportation arrangements.
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