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    US deporting thousands of migrants to countries with no ties●How the US is deporting thousands of migrants to countries they have no ties to▶youtubeWorldHuman Rights28.9K14 h ago

    US immigration authorities are deporting thousands of migrants to third countries where they have no citizenship, family or other connections. The practice, highlighted in reporting by The Newsmakers, is drawing criticism from human rights advocates who argue it may violate international law and leaves deportees vulnerable in unfamiliar nations with little support.

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    US immigration officers told to halt arrests of non-criminal immigrants▼US immigration officers instructed to halt arrests of non-criminal immigrants: Report✉newsWorldImmigration15 h ago

    US immigration officers have reportedly been instructed to stop arresting immigrants who have no criminal record. According to a report picked up by multiple international outlets, the directive marks a shift in enforcement priorities, focusing resources on immigrants with criminal histories rather than non-criminal ones. The news has drawn attention as it suggests a change in how US authorities are carrying out immigration arrests day to day.

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    Human Rights Watch reports that children are suffering acute distress as immigration arrests increase sharply. The organisation says enforcement operations are separating families and leaving minors in anguish, warning of lasting psychological harm. The report comes amid rising deportation drives and has prompted concern from rights groups and calls for authorities to reconsider tactics that target households with children.

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    Trump administration cancels refugee and immigrant funding▼Trump admin cancels funding for refugees, immigrants and others in move lawmakers argue is illegal✉newsWorldPolitics1 d ago

    The Trump administration has cancelled funding for programmes serving refugees, immigrants and other groups, a move that lawmakers argue is illegal. Critics in Congress say the cuts exceed the administration's legal authority, while the administration defends the cancellations as part of its broader immigration agenda. The decision affects organisations that rely on federal money to provide resettlement and support services.

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    Trump Moves to Withhold Immigration Spending▼Trump's Move to Withhold Immigration Spending✉newsWorldImmigration11 h ago

    President Trump is moving to withhold spending allocated for immigration, a step that raises immediate questions over presidential authority and Congress's power of the purse. The reported action touches funds tied to immigration programs and enforcement, and it lands amid ongoing disputes over border policy and agency budgets. Observers are weighing the legal implications of withholding money already appropriated by lawmakers, with the story drawing attention across US political media.

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    ICE agent shoots DoorDash driver in Austin, Texas●ICE agent shoots DoorDash driver in Austin, TX: What we know▶youtubeWorldImmigration404.9K5 h ago

    An ICE agent shot a DoorDash delivery driver in Austin, Texas. Details about the circumstances of the shooting, the driver's condition, and the events leading up to it are still emerging as authorities investigate. The incident has drawn widespread attention amid ongoing national debate over ICE operations and immigration enforcement, with many calling for a full accounting of what happened.

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    Trump administration claws back $1 billion in congressionally approved spending●Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back $1B in spendingMmastodonWorldUS Politics351 d ago

    President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, the White House announced Friday. The Office of Management and Budget is using a rare and contested authority to rescind funds earmarked for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives, raising questions over presidential power versus Congress's control of the purse.

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    Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in Congress-approved spending●# Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending already approved by # Congress , the White House announced on Friday,MmastodonWorldLaw & Courts301 d ago

    The White House announced on Friday that President Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending already approved by Congress. The administration is using a rare and legally contested power to rescind the funds, targeting money allocated for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives. The move, carried out through the Office of Management and Budget, is expected to trigger legal and political challenges over presidential authority to undo appropriations.

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    DHS announces nationwide surge in sanctuary cities▼DHS announces nationwide surge in ‘sanctuary’ cities✉newsWorldImmigration21 min ago

    The Department of Homeland Security has announced a nationwide enforcement surge targeting so-called sanctuary cities across the United States. The announcement signals an escalation of federal immigration operations in jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The move is likely to reignite debate between federal officials and local leaders over immigration enforcement.

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    UK Granted Asylum to Hamas Bodyguard Now Facing Terror Charges▼UK Granted Asylum, Citizenship to Hamas Bodyguard Now Facing Terror Charges✉newsWarTerrorism1 d ago

    British authorities granted asylum and later citizenship to a man who worked as a bodyguard for Hamas, and he now faces terror charges. The case has drawn criticism of the UK's asylum and immigration screening system, with opponents questioning how someone with ties to a proscribed terrorist organisation was allowed to settle and become a British citizen.

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    Cuban man's year in ICE detention tests Supreme Court ruling▼A year in ICE detention: Cuban man’s case tests Supreme Court detention ruling✉newsWorldImmigration7 h ago

    A Cuban man has spent a year in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention in Texas, and his case is now being used to test the reach of a Supreme Court ruling on detention authority. The report examines how federal immigration authorities have held him long-term despite legal questions about the limits of that power. His situation highlights the ongoing tension between immigration enforcement practices and constitutional limits on prolonged detention.

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    The RCMP say a terror suspect arrested in Montreal was living in Canada illegally at the time of the arrest. The arrest in Quebec's largest city has drawn attention to border enforcement and how the individual entered and remained in the country. Details about the suspect's identity, the alleged plot or any charges have not been widely reported, and authorities are expected to provide more information as the investigation proceeds.

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    US states are pushing for the authority to inspect federal immigrant detention facilities operating within their borders. The dispute centers on whether federal immigration detention sites should be subject to state oversight, a question that has sparked legal and political battles between state governments and federal authorities. The outcome could shape accountability standards for detention conditions nationwide.

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    Nicaraguan exiles face immigration limbo after fleeing crackdown▼They escaped Nicaragua’s political crackdown, now they’re in immigration limbo✉newsWorldImmigration1 d ago

    Nicaraguans who fled the country's political crackdown under Daniel Ortega's government are now stuck in prolonged uncertainty with US immigration authorities. Having escaped arrest or persecution for opposing the government, they face unclear legal status and lengthy waits that leave them unable to work or settle, drawing attention to the plight of Nicaraguan asylum seekers.

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    Commenters argue migration crackdown misdiagnoses Britain's real problems●"The “legitimate concerns” were real, but the diagnosis was wrong - and instead of fixing housing, training, wages and pMmastodonWorldImmigration1221 min ago

    A widely shared commentary argues that public concerns about pressures on housing, training, wages and public services are legitimate, but that blaming migration is the wrong diagnosis. The author accuses the government of targeting immigration to appease the far right instead of fixing these underlying issues, drawing a parallel to Brexit, and warns the same mistake is repeating itself with predictable consequences.

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    Trump-Appointed Judge Holds DHS in Contempt Over Repeat Deportation▼Trump-Appointed Judge Holds DHS in Contempt after Asylum Seeker Deported Twice despite Court Orders✉newsWorldImmigration1 d ago

    A federal judge appointed by President Trump has held the Department of Homeland Security in contempt after an asylum seeker was deported twice in defiance of active court orders. The ruling highlights repeated failures by immigration authorities to comply with judicial directives, and is drawing attention to tensions between the administration's deportation push and the courts overseeing it.

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    Timeline of Xenophobic Incidents in South Africa▼TIMELINE: XENOPHOBIC INCIDENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA✉newsWorldImmigration12 h ago

    A compiled timeline documents xenophobic incidents in South Africa, tracing patterns of violence and discrimination against foreign nationals. Rights groups have long raised concerns about attacks on migrants, particularly African immigrants, in townships and urban areas. The timeline highlights recurring episodes and calls on authorities to address impunity and protect foreign nationals living in the country.

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    Austin protests one week after ICE agent shoots Venezuelan man▼Protests happen in Austin one week after ICE agent shoots Venezuelan man✉newsWorldImmigration9 h ago

    Demonstrators gathered in Austin, Texas, one week after an ICE agent shot a Venezuelan man, calling for accountability over immigration enforcement practices. The shooting has drawn renewed attention to federal immigration operations in the city, with protesters demanding transparency about the circumstances and expressing concern over the treatment of Venezuelan migrants by authorities.

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    Ex-Immigration Officer Allegedly Sold Green Card Approvals for Cash●Green Cards For Cash: Feds Say Ex-Immigration Officer Sold Approvals, Skipped Background Checks✉newsWorldImmigration1 d ago

    Federal prosecutors allege a former immigration officer accepted cash payments in exchange for approving green card applications while skipping required background checks. The case has raised concerns about vulnerabilities in the US immigration vetting system and how many approvals may have been improperly granted. Authorities have not said how many applicants were involved or whether any who received green cards through the scheme will face review or revocation.

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    Progressive Austin council candidate arrested at ICE protest▼Progressive candidate arrested after ICE protest says officer threatened to shoot petMmastodonWorldImmigration301 d ago

    Misael Ramos, a democratic socialist running for Austin City Council, was arrested by Texas troopers Saturday morning while protesting US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The arrest followed an ICE agent shooting Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez in Austin. Ramos says an officer threatened to shoot his pet during the arrest, intensifying criticism of authorities' handling of the protest and the earlier shooting.

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    New York Sheriffs Fear Broad Crackdown on ICE Cooperation▼New York Sheriffs Fear Broad Crackdown on Collusion with ICE✉newsWorldImmigration5 h ago

    New York sheriffs are voicing concern that they could face a broad legal crackdown over cooperation with federal immigration authorities, according to New York Focus. The reporting suggests county sheriffs worry that existing limits on collaboration with ICE could be enforced or expanded more aggressively, exposing them to penalties. The issue touches on ongoing tension between state sanctuary-style rules and federal immigration enforcement.

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    Australian private colleges discounting diplomas amid visa crackdown▼Private colleges around Australia offering last-minute discounts for diploma allegedly 'misused by shonks' https://www.tMmastodonLifeEducation31 d ago

    Private colleges across Australia are offering last-minute discounts on a diploma in management that has been deregistered amid claims it was 'misused by shonks' to help migrants obtain visas. The discounts come as authorities crack down on vocational courses allegedly exploited for immigration purposes rather than genuine training. The controversy has renewed scrutiny of the international education sector, with critics calling for tighter oversight of colleges and stricter rules linking student visas to course quality and genuine study intentions.

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    US immigration authority sets 10-day deadline on home address▼US Immigration authority has 10-day deadline on home address; says: You are responsible for keeping your✉newsWorldImmigration20 h ago

    US immigration authorities are telling non-citizens they must keep their home address on file and update it, with a 10-day window for reporting a change. The message stresses that individuals themselves are responsible for keeping their address current, and coverage is highlighting the consequences migrants could face if they fail to comply with the notification requirement.

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    St. Paul man among eight deported to Somalia from Guantanamo Bay▼Man arrested in St. Paul among 8 deported to Somalia from Guantanamo Bay✉newsWorldImmigration2 d ago

    US immigration authorities have deported eight men to Somalia, including one who had been arrested in St. Paul, Minnesota, after he was held at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility. The case highlights the use of Guantanamo in immigration detention and removal operations, and it is drawing attention to questions about due process for those sent there and the conditions of their transfer.

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    St. Louis Archdiocese calls mass deportation sinful●St. Louis Archdiocese wants end to 'mass deportation,' says immigrant treatment 'sinful'✉newsWorldImmigration18 h ago

    The Archdiocese of St. Louis has called for an end to mass deportation, arguing that the treatment of immigrants is sinful. The statement from the Catholic leadership adds a prominent religious voice to the heated debate over immigration enforcement in the United States, framing the issue as a moral one rather than purely political or legal.

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    Immigration arrests rise outside Oregon stores●Immigration arrests outside Oregon big-box stores, supermarkets on the rise. What to know✉newsWorldImmigration2 d ago

    Immigration authorities are making an increasing number of arrests outside big-box stores and supermarkets in Oregon, according to local reporting. The pattern is drawing attention from residents and advocates concerned about enforcement agents waiting at everyday retail locations. The report outlines what shoppers and workers should know about their rights if they encounter such operations.

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    Texas council candidate charged over ICE shooting protest▼Texas city council candidate who protested ICE shooting faces 'riot par­tic­i­pation' charge✉newsWorldPolitics21 min ago

    A Texas city council candidate who took part in protests following a shooting involving ICE agents is now facing a 'riot participation' charge. The case has drawn attention to how authorities are handling demonstrators connected to immigration enforcement incidents, and raises questions about the intersection of protest rights and local election politics in Texas.

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    Hong Kong cracks down on tourists abusing visa rules●Hong Kong cracks down on tourists abusing visas to run one-stop shop services✉newsWorldImmigration9 h ago

    Hong Kong authorities are cracking down on visitors who enter on tourist visas but work as one-stop shop service providers, handling errands and business tasks that require employment authorisation. Officials say the abuse of visa-free entry arrangements undermines immigration rules and local workers. The enforcement push targets firms and individuals using tourists for services that should be carried out by legally employed residents.

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    Immigration detainer filed for two men in fatal New Braunfels crash▼DHS: Immigration detainer filed for 2 men accused of causing fatal New Braunfels crash✉newsWorldImmigration18 h ago

    The Department of Homeland Security says immigration detainers have been filed for two men accused of causing a fatal crash in New Braunfels, Texas. Authorities say the men are in local custody, and the detainer requests they be handed over to federal immigration officials. The case is drawing attention to the immigration status of those involved in the deadly collision.

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    Deportation Blocked but Surgery Still Stalled in Garces Perez Case▼Deportation blocked, surgery still stalled: inside the Garces Perez case✉newsWorldImmigration23 h ago

    The case of Garces Perez is drawing attention after a deportation was blocked, yet the individual's needed surgery remains delayed. Reports highlight the gap between legal protection from removal and access to medical care, raising questions about how immigration authorities handle detainees with urgent health needs while their cases remain unresolved.

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    How Kathy Hochul Came to Back New York as Sanctuary State●How Kathy Hochul Got Behind Making New York a Sanctuary State✉newsWorldImmigration20 h ago

    New York Governor Kathy Hochul is facing renewed attention over her support for policies that make New York function as a sanctuary state, limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The report traces how her position evolved and what it means for immigration policy debates. The issue remains a flashpoint between state leaders and federal authorities over enforcement priorities.

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    Two elderly immigrants charged over alleged armed drug trafficking●Illegal immigrants, 89 and 73, accused of armed drug trafficking decades after sneaking into US✉newsWorldImmigration1 d ago

    Two men, aged 89 and 73, who authorities say entered the United States illegally decades ago have been accused of armed drug trafficking. The case has drawn attention because of the men's ages and the length of time since their alleged illegal entry, and it is being reported amid ongoing national debate over immigration enforcement.

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    Voters in Sylvania, Ohio, are set to weigh in on a ballot measure that would limit the city's role in immigration enforcement. The question will determine whether local authorities can be drawn into federal immigration actions, placing the issue directly before residents. Beyond the ballot text, details of the proposal and reaction from officials or residents are not yet available.

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    Vermont traffic stop that ended in deportation sparks debate●🛡️ # Cybersecurity news & tips across the # fediverse “europesays․com/thestates/18725/ A Vermont officer’s stop that ledMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity11 d ago

    A Vermont police officer's traffic stop ended with a person being deported, reigniting debate over how far state and local authorities should cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Commenters in cybersecurity and policy circles are sharing the story and questioning the implications for state-federal information sharing and public trust in local law enforcement.