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#immigration
fromWIRED
4 days ago
Mission District

Opposing ICE Might Save the Country. It Could Also Ruin Your Life

France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Stalled talks force UK and France to extend Channel migrant deal

UK and France extend immigration deal for two months amid stalled negotiations, focusing on increased law enforcement and boat interceptions.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.
Social justice
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Immigrants seeking asylum ordered to countries they've never been to, stuck in limbo

Many immigrants face third-country deportation orders to nations where they have no ties, creating fear and uncertainty in their asylum processes.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Immigration policy, economic uncertainty reshaping housing market

Immigration policies have led to a significant decline in immigration and negative impacts on housing markets across the U.S.
Mission District
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Opposing ICE Might Save the Country. It Could Also Ruin Your Life

Rafael Concepcion has dedicated himself to creating tools to resist federal immigration enforcement after witnessing the impact on his community.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Stalled talks force UK and France to extend Channel migrant deal

UK and France extend immigration deal for two months amid stalled negotiations, focusing on increased law enforcement and boat interceptions.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.
#migration
Miami food
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

The tired faces of Cuban deportees to Mexico: I'm already old, I don't want to die here'

Deported migrants from the U.S. face dire conditions in Tapachula, struggling to survive and longing to return home.
France news
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

UK and France extend migrants deal for two months

Britain and France extended a migration deal for two months to finalize negotiations on border control and migrant crossings.
Miami food
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

The tired faces of Cuban deportees to Mexico: I'm already old, I don't want to die here'

Deported migrants from the U.S. face dire conditions in Tapachula, struggling to survive and longing to return home.
France news
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

UK and France extend migrants deal for two months

Britain and France extended a migration deal for two months to finalize negotiations on border control and migrant crossings.
fromFortune
16 hours ago

The World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But 'you're seeing a lot of headwinds' now | Fortune

"The influx of visitors will likely generate billions of dollars in economic activity, benefiting the hospitality, transportation, and retail sectors. Host city hotels anticipate record occupancy, and local businesses will benefit from increased visitor traffic."
World news
#birthright-citizenship
Right-wing politics
fromLos Angeles Times
19 hours ago

Commentary: Birthright citizenship secured my family's American dream. No wonder Trump hates it

Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship is under Supreme Court review, despite strong public support for the policy.
Right-wing politics
fromLos Angeles Times
19 hours ago

Commentary: Birthright citizenship secured my family's American dream. No wonder Trump hates it

Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship is under Supreme Court review, despite strong public support for the policy.
#government-shutdown
fromPOLITICO
1 day ago
SF politics

Republicans want to go it alone on ICE funding. It might be a slippery slope.

US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.
fromPOLITICO
4 days ago
US politics

The DHS shutdown might never end

The government shutdown has left tens of thousands of workers affected, with low morale and no immediate resolution in sight.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

What Did the Partial D.H.S. Shutdown Accomplish?

Democrats faced challenges in funding negotiations, leading to multiple government shutdowns and unresolved immigration enforcement issues.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
1 day ago

Republicans want to go it alone on ICE funding. It might be a slippery slope.

Republicans blame Democrats for the shutdown due to disagreements over funding and immigration enforcement, risking future bipartisan cooperation.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
4 days ago

The DHS shutdown might never end

The government shutdown has left tens of thousands of workers affected, with low morale and no immediate resolution in sight.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

It broke our home': family demands answers after death of man abandoned by US border agents

Shah Alam's death from hypothermia after being released from detention highlights systemic failures in the treatment of vulnerable populations.
#ice-detention
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

The Gueras Aliadas': How two American women are helping locate migrants lost in the ICE labyrinth

Fernanda's father was detained by ICE, prompting her to seek help through social media to locate him.
fromJezebel
1 month ago
US politics

Former ICE Worker Says Women Detainees Were Given Diapers Instead of Sanitary Products

Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

The Gueras Aliadas': How two American women are helping locate migrants lost in the ICE labyrinth

Fernanda's father was detained by ICE, prompting her to seek help through social media to locate him.
fromJezebel
1 month ago
US politics

Former ICE Worker Says Women Detainees Were Given Diapers Instead of Sanitary Products

Washington DC
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Unmasking the Paramilitary Agents Behind Trump's Violent Immigration Crackdown

The Trump administration's use of BORTAC for urban immigration enforcement marks a significant shift in domestic law enforcement tactics.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on the US and Europe: the UK tried to be a bridge, but Trump likes to burn them | Editorial

Donald Trump's unpredictability undermines traditional alliances and the liberal international order, causing concern among European leaders.
#border-wall
Mission District
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Blasting begins for border wall on cherished New Mexico mountain

Construction of the border wall on Mount Cristo Rey has sparked controversy among local residents and disrupted traditional pilgrimage activities.
Mission District
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Blasting begins for border wall on cherished New Mexico mountain

Construction of the border wall on Mount Cristo Rey has sparked controversy among local residents and disrupted traditional pilgrimage activities.
fromWIRED
1 day ago

CBP Facility Codes Sure Seem to Have Leaked Via Online Flashcards

The public Quizlet set contained information about alleged codes for specific facility entrances. 'Checkpoint doors code?' asked one card, with a specific four-digit combination listed in response.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 days ago

Taking a Stand on Adversaries' Influence in the Western Hemisphere

The January 3rd Operation Absolute Resolve ousted Venezuelan Dictator Nicholas Maduro, marking a significant shift in US policy towards countering adversarial influence in the western hemisphere.
World politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

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

Emergency services, including a helicopter, were seen searching the area, and French maritime authorities recovered people from the water, with one person treated for hypothermia.
France news
#rohingya-refugee
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Death of Rohingya refugee left in parking lot by US border agents ruled a homicide

The death of Nurul Amin Shah, a Rohingya refugee, was ruled a homicide due to negligence by immigration agents who abandoned him in cold conditions.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Death of Rohingya refugee left in parking lot by US border agents ruled a homicide

The death of Nurul Amin Shah, a Rohingya refugee, was ruled a homicide due to negligence by immigration agents who abandoned him in cold conditions.
#human-trafficking
#illegal-immigration
California
fromCalifornia Post
3 days ago

Fugitive illegal migrant with long rap sheet smashes into ICE agent with vehicle

Xa Lee, an illegal migrant with a criminal record, struck an ICE agent with his vehicle during a traffic stop in Sacramento.
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

Border agents bust migrant sneaking into California in most unlikely of places

US Customs and Border Protection agents discovered an illegal immigrant hidden inside a gas tank of a vehicle at the San Ysidro port of entry.
California
fromCalifornia Post
3 days ago

Fugitive illegal migrant with long rap sheet smashes into ICE agent with vehicle

Xa Lee, an illegal migrant with a criminal record, struck an ICE agent with his vehicle during a traffic stop in Sacramento.
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

Border agents bust migrant sneaking into California in most unlikely of places

US Customs and Border Protection agents discovered an illegal immigrant hidden inside a gas tank of a vehicle at the San Ysidro port of entry.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

UK and France fail to agree new deal to stop small boat crossings

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Two migrants reported dead in Channel crossing as small boats deal stalls

The Independent provides critical reporting on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

UK and France fail to agree new deal to stop small boat crossings

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Two migrants reported dead in Channel crossing as small boats deal stalls

The Independent provides critical reporting on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

UK-France 650m Channel deal talks stall over small-boat crossings

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and ongoing negotiations between the UK and France regarding funding for preventing small-boat crossings.
#ice
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

What Stops ICE from Crossing into Canada to Snatch People? Very Little | The Walrus

ICE presence in Canada is limited to HSI agents at US diplomatic posts without arrest powers, but Canadians fear extra-legal enforcement and sovereignty incursions.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Trump border advisor says ICE to deploy to U.S. airports Monday

ICE agents will be deployed to U.S. airports to assist TSA amid staff shortages caused by the government shutdown.
Boston
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Woman allegedly called ICE on workers she hired

A woman faces backlash for allegedly reporting construction workers to ICE after a roofing job, claiming she owes them money and denies making the call.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Democrats pay visit to ICE detention facility where abuse claims rife

California lawmakers conducted an oversight visit at ICE's Otay Mesa detention center to address allegations of poor conditions and overcrowding.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Trump border advisor says ICE to deploy to U.S. airports Monday

ICE agents will be deployed to U.S. airports to assist TSA amid staff shortages caused by the government shutdown.
SF parents
fromHigh Country News
4 days ago

A DNA archive critical to identifying missing migrants has itself gone missing - High Country News

Colibrí Center's missing-persons database has become inaccessible, leaving families without hope for identifying missing migrants.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Who's winning under Trump's tariff policy?

Trump's tariffs aimed for economic independence but faced global backlash and legal challenges, leading to chaotic trade negotiations and stock market declines.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days 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.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

House GOP Holds DHS Hostage for More ICE Funding

House Republicans resist reopening DHS despite Trump's order, delaying funding until they see progress on reconciliation.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Mexico's Sheinbaum shakes up foreign ministry to further prioritize the relationship with Trump

Roberto Velasco embodies two qualities valued by President Claudia Sheinbaum: technical expertise and generational renewal. At 38, he is the youngest to lead the department in nearly a century.
Europe politics
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Every night they are bombarding': at border crossing, some Iranians are fleeing war and some are heading home

Iranians are fleeing to Turkey due to war and regime oppression, expressing hope for change and relief from the current government.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

New report denounces abuses and cruelty at ICE family detention center in Dilley

Detention of migrant families in Dilley, Texas, reveals systemic abuses, inadequate care, and prolonged emotional distress for children.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

The Venezuelan migrants stranded in Miami: We want to leave the US but we can't'

They want to self-deport: they packed their bags, bought their tickets, and showed up at the airport to leave. And yet, they couldn't board the plane.
Miami food
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Spain closes airspace to US military over Iran war, widening rift with US

We don't authorise either the use of military bases or the use of airspace for actions related to the war in Iran, the minister, Margarita Robles, told reporters. I think everyone knows Spain's position. It's very clear, she added, calling the war profoundly illegal and profoundly unjust.
World politics
#immigration-enforcement
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Trump's Priority Is Now Militarism, at Home and Abroad

Trump and Republicans are pre-funding ICE and Border Patrol without new regulations, limiting Democratic influence on immigration enforcement.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago
US politics

What is ICE? And how does it differ from the Border Patrol? Key points to understand Trump's immigration enforcement

Federal immigration agencies ICE and Border Patrol operate under DHS with overlapping powers, often using covert tactics, raising concerns after fatal Minneapolis shootings.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
US politics

The Guardian view on ICE and Renee Good's killing: Trumpism's brutal tactics don't end with migrants | Editorial

Armed ICE operations in Minnesota violently separate families, escalate deportations and killings, driven by aggressive policy, increased funding, and racialized enforcement.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Trump's Priority Is Now Militarism, at Home and Abroad

Trump and Republicans are pre-funding ICE and Border Patrol without new regulations, limiting Democratic influence on immigration enforcement.
Social justice
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Deportees sent by Trump to Salvadoran prison are still stuck a year later

The Trump administration deported over 260 migrants to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison, where many remain detained without legal representation, family contact, or trial access, despite lacking criminal records.
#supreme-court
US politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Justices seem inclined to revive Trump policy blocking migrants at border

The Supreme Court may allow the Trump administration to revive a policy blocking migrants from seeking asylum at U.S. borders.
US politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Justices seem inclined to revive Trump policy blocking migrants at border

The Supreme Court may allow the Trump administration to revive a policy blocking migrants from seeking asylum at U.S. borders.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Trump makes case for Iran war. And, SCOTUS leans toward upholding birthright citizenship

Trump stated that the war has been a military success and he expects U.S. forces to leave the country in a few weeks, emphasizing the need for allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for oil access.
US news
#border-security
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Border security chief steps down after 18 months in the job

Martin Hewitt is leaving his role as head of the UK's Border Security Command after 18 months amid ongoing challenges with small boat crossings.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Border security chief steps down after 18 months in the job

Martin Hewitt is leaving his role as head of the UK's Border Security Command after 18 months amid ongoing challenges with small boat crossings.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

This doctor treated migrants' severe injuries at the US-Mexico wall: Political decisions made it as violent as possible'

Dr. Brian Elmore established a mobile clinic in Ciudad Juarez to provide emergency medical care to migrants facing severe injuries and limited healthcare access near the US-Mexico border.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Border Wall Is Back

Trump's administration is rapidly constructing border wall sections through Arizona's Coronado National Memorial, demolishing mountainous terrain and threatening one of the last undeveloped U.S.-Mexico border regions with $46.5 billion in allocated funding.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Trump to address nation on Iran war. And, SCOTUS considers birthright citizenship

President Trump plans U.S. withdrawal from Iran in two to three weeks, citing goals to prevent nuclear weapon acquisition.
#uk-france-relations
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

UK-France beach patrol deal to intercept small boats on verge of collapse

The UK's agreement with France for beach patrols is at risk of collapse due to disagreements over asylum seeker safety and interception numbers.
France news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

UK and France in last-minute talks to renew small boats deal

The UK is negotiating with France to renew a deal for beach patrols to intercept small boats in the English Channel.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

UK-France beach patrol deal to intercept small boats on verge of collapse

The UK's agreement with France for beach patrols is at risk of collapse due to disagreements over asylum seeker safety and interception numbers.
France news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

UK and France in last-minute talks to renew small boats deal

The UK is negotiating with France to renew a deal for beach patrols to intercept small boats in the English Channel.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Trump Officials Downplay Guilt By Association, Cite White Supremacists As Authorities In Birthright Case - Above the Law

Trump's presidential runs are intertwined with Confederate ideologies, influencing policies like birthright citizenship and reflecting contemporary conservative politics.
fromSlate Magazine
2 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
Europe politics
fromGamintraveler
6 days ago

The EU Border Question That's Getting 1 In 5 Americans Denied Entry And Most Don't Know The Answer

Working remotely on a tourist visa in the EU can lead to entry denial for American travelers unaware of legal restrictions.
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

One family's harrowing escape to the US and the Trump government's relentless efforts to deport them back

A deported Honduran asylum seeker faces life-threatening danger after US immigration officials separated him from his family and expedited his deportation despite pending asylum proceedings.
#dhs
fromKqed
4 days ago
US politics

Agents of Chaos: Border Patrol's Year of Unchecked Force | KQED

US politics
fromKqed
4 days ago

Agents of Chaos: Border Patrol's Year of Unchecked Force | KQED

DHS agents' actions raise concerns about accountability and credibility in law enforcement.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Airport travel chaos continues as DHS funding freeze becomes longest partial shutdown in history US politics live

The DHS shutdown has led to significant TSA staff departures and uncertainty over employee pay amidst ongoing political deadlock.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 days 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.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Airport congestion eases as TSA workers receive backpay but record DHS shutdown drags on US politics live

Security lines at airports have improved as TSA officers receive backpay after the government shutdown.
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.
World news
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Nicaraguan government blocks key pathway used by Cuban migrants to reach United States

Nicaragua suspended visa-free entry for Cuban citizens, blocking a major migration route to the United States amid increased U.S. pressure on Cuba and Nicaragua.
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
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

CBP Doubles and ICE Quadruples Their Weapons Stockpiles in 1 Year

ICE and CBP spending on weapons and ammunition exceeded $144 million in 2025, with ICE spending surging 360 percent and CBP spending doubling compared to 2024.
#third-country-removals
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The border withstands the first year of Trump: The shock is over'

A U.S. policy change abruptly halted asylum processing, leaving migrants in Ciudad Juarez stranded, fearful, and awaiting repatriation.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Nicaragua closes the border to Cubans migrating to the US

Nicaragua revoked visa-free entry for Cuban citizens, changing ordinary passport holders from visa-exempt to category C (visa consulted) amid U.S. pressure and regional realignment.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

5 of the most-botched deportations of Trump 2.0

Several high-profile deportations during the Trump administration were legally flawed, resulting in wrongful removals, court challenges, apologies, and unresolved criminal cases.
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