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US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

US supreme court to weigh whether Trump can deny birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court will decide if Trump can deny birthright citizenship to children born on US soil, impacting many families annually.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Some critics of birthright citizenship say it's a fraud issue. What does that mean?

Birthright citizenship is debated as a matter of fraud and national security, with concerns over birth tourism and potential constitutional changes.
Right-wing politics
fromLos Angeles Times
17 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.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say

Birthright citizenship impacts every baby born in America, providing them with immediate access to essential support and services.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

How a SCOTUS decision on birthright citizenship could impact education access

Birthright citizenship, established by the 14th Amendment, is under threat from a Supreme Court case that could affect millions of U.S.-born children.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

US supreme court to weigh whether Trump can deny birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court will decide if Trump can deny birthright citizenship to children born on US soil, impacting many families annually.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Some critics of birthright citizenship say it's a fraud issue. What does that mean?

Birthright citizenship is debated as a matter of fraud and national security, with concerns over birth tourism and potential constitutional changes.
#immigration
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.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago
US news

Federal judge in Mass. rules Trump unlawfully revoked status of migrants who used entry app

fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago
US news

Federal judge rules DHS illegally stripped immigration status from thousands who entered through CBP One App

NYC parents
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Office of Refugee Resettlement Has Become an Arm of Immigration Enforcement

Carlos sought to reunite with his children but was detained by ICE under deceptive circumstances.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Reform promises agency to ensure mass migrant removal

A proposed government plan would create a UK Deportation Command to detain and deport illegal migrants using mass charter flights and modular detention.
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.
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.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago
US news

Federal judge in Mass. rules Trump unlawfully revoked status of migrants who used entry app

fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago
US news

Federal judge rules DHS illegally stripped immigration status from thousands who entered through CBP One App

NYC parents
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Office of Refugee Resettlement Has Become an Arm of Immigration Enforcement

Carlos sought to reunite with his children but was detained by ICE under deceptive circumstances.
#citizenship
Europe politics
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
Europe politics
fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 day ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the Brexit effect.
Europe politics
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
Europe politics
fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 day ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the Brexit effect.
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.
#deportation
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Legal groups condemn arrival of a dozen deportees from US to Uganda

Deportation flights from the US to Uganda are viewed as transnational repression, prompting legal challenges from Ugandan advocates.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Legal and bureaucratic obstacles complicate family reunification for migrants deported by Trump

Deported parents face significant barriers to reunification with their children, making it nearly impossible due to legal and administrative challenges.
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
#supreme-court
US Elections
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Supreme Court signals skepticism over Trump's birthright citizenship order as he attends arguments

The Supreme Court is questioning Trump's birthright citizenship restrictions amid significant legal and constitutional concerns.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

The Supreme Court appears likely to reject Trump's birthright citizenship restrictions based on constitutional and legal concerns.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Hits close to home': US Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court is considering ending automatic citizenship for infants born in the US, a practice upheld for over a century.
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Sotomayor Grills Trump Solicitor General: Are You Asking to Allow the Government to Unnaturalize People?'

Sonia Sotomayor challenged Solicitor General John Sauer on the implications of ending birthright citizenship during Supreme Court oral arguments.
US Elections
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

Donald Trump's Fight to End Birthright Citizenship Goes to the Supreme Court

A majority of Supreme Court Justices appear inclined to uphold birthright citizenship against Trump's Executive Order 14160.
US Elections
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Supreme Court signals skepticism over Trump's birthright citizenship order as he attends arguments

The Supreme Court is questioning Trump's birthright citizenship restrictions amid significant legal and constitutional concerns.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago
US news

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

#venezuela
Miami food
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

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

Venezuelans in Miami are trapped due to invalid travel documents and lack of consulates, preventing their return home despite their desire to leave.
Miami food
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

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

Venezuelans in Miami are trapped due to invalid travel documents and lack of consulates, preventing their return home despite their desire to leave.
NYC parents
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 days ago

IN DATA: How many teen deportations are there in Sweden?

Teen deportations in Sweden involve young adults aged 18-20 facing permit refusals, often due to age or parental residency status changes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Delayed by EU entry/exit system? Then travel light

The idea is to prevent visitors overstaying; the consequence is a 70% increase in security processing times, according to the trade body Airports Council International.
EU data protection
#ice
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.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Lawyers for ICE gave false information to justify detaining thousands, filings reveal

ICE lawyers provided false information to justify arrests of individuals attending immigration courts, revealing a lack of legal authorization for these actions.
Europe news
fromGamintraveler
4 days ago

Why 40% Of Americans Leave Europe Within 2 Years

Many Americans return home from Europe within two years, facing unexpected challenges and disillusionment with their expatriate dreams.
Europe politics
fromGamintraveler
2 days ago

The Residency Visa Americans Apply For Most And The One With Better Odds

Americans often pursue the D7 visa for Portugal, but better options exist with fewer pitfalls and clearer eligibility criteria.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Trump's goal to create state-by-state citizenship lists isn't feasible, experts say

Trump's executive order aims to create citizenship lists for voter eligibility verification, but experts warn it may disenfranchise eligible voters and is likely unconstitutional.
fromAxios
3 days ago

What's at risk if SCOTUS sides with Trump in birthright citizenship case

The order disproportionately affects immigrants of color. About 75% of children born to noncitizens are Latino, 12% are Asian American, 6% are white, and 5% are Black.
NYC parents
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

High Court dismisses judicial review against eVisa system | Computer Weekly

The High Court upheld the Home Office's eVisa system, ruling it lawful despite ongoing data issues and lack of alternative proof for immigration status.
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
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Here's a look at birthright citizenship, and how the world sees it, as Supreme Court case looms

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and citizenship without paywalls, relying on public support for funding.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Join our live Q&A on France's new citizenship rules

French citizenship requirements became significantly stricter in 2026, introducing higher language standards, income thresholds, new civics tests, and affecting retirees, with retroactive application of some changes since 2025.
#dual-citizenship
SF parents
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Seeking a Second Passport

Americans are increasingly obtaining citizenship in ancestral countries as a form of insurance against political and social uncertainty in the United States.
SF parents
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Seeking a Second Passport

Americans are increasingly obtaining citizenship in ancestral countries as a form of insurance against political and social uncertainty in the United States.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

UK passport rule prompts expats to consider renouncing British citizenship - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A new UK rule requiring dual citizens to use British passports for entry is prompting some internationally-mobile Brits and expats to consider renouncing their citizenship.
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.
Canada news
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

Canada Just Made It Easier for Americans to Get Citizenship-What to Know

Canada's Bill C-3 expands citizenship by descent to unlimited generations, making it easier for people with Canadian ancestry to obtain citizenship regardless of how far back their family history extends.
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Trump Admin Pursues an Unprecedented Legal Strategy to Target Border Crossers

President Donald Trump, to address what he called a national emergency, ordered a stretch of borderland transferred to the military so that troops could help apprehend unauthorized migrants. Because prosecutors believed Flores-Penaloza had crossed through that zone, now called a national defense area, they charged him with trespassing on military property under statutes including one enacted in 1909 to keep spies away from arsenals.
Law
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.
#travel
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.
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.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
5 days ago

IN DATA: Which are the oldest cases in Sweden's citizenship backlog?

Sweden's citizenship backlog includes cases waiting up to ten years, with average processing times now at 1,021 days.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Democrats point to deportation of Dreamers' as another reason for Homeland Security blockade

DACA Dreamers who built lives in the U.S. are now being deported under the Trump administration, prompting Democrats to block DHS funding over immigration enforcement practices.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

An immigration court few have heard of is quietly shaping policy behind the scenes

The board has made it harder for immigration courts to offer immigrants bond in lieu of detention. It's made it easier to deport migrants to countries other than their own.
US news
#us-visa-policy
US Elections
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

The U.S. Will Require Travelers From 50 Countries to Pay Up to $15,000 to Visit-What to Know

Travelers from 50 countries must post $15,000 bonds for U.S. entry under B1 or B2 visas, effective April 2.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

US to demand $15,000 visa bonds from 12 more countries

The Trump administration will require visa applicants from 12 additional countries to pay bonds of $5,000 to $15,000 starting April 12, bringing the total to 50 countries with bond requirements.
US Elections
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

The U.S. Will Require Travelers From 50 Countries to Pay Up to $15,000 to Visit-What to Know

Travelers from 50 countries must post $15,000 bonds for U.S. entry under B1 or B2 visas, effective April 2.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

US to demand $15,000 visa bonds from 12 more countries

The Trump administration will require visa applicants from 12 additional countries to pay bonds of $5,000 to $15,000 starting April 12, bringing the total to 50 countries with bond requirements.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Reader Q&A: post your questions for US immigration reporter Maanvi Singh

Increased ICE enforcement operations in American cities have resulted in deaths, community mobilization, and detention of individuals including minors, prompting investigative journalism coverage.
fromwww.thelocal.com
3 weeks ago

Which European countries have the toughest rules for citizenship in 2026?

Gaining citizenship through family or through marriage is possible, but if you don't have any useful relatives or an EU spouse you'll be looking at getting citizenship through residency. From residency requirements to rules on dual nationality, every country in Europe has its own way of tackling naturalisation.
Europe politics
UK news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

British citizenship applications by US nationals hit record high

US applications for British citizenship reached an all-time high of 8,790 in 2025, a 42% increase from 2024, driven by political climate concerns and expanded eligibility rules.
fromwww.thelocal.com
3 weeks ago

Americans in Europe: US finally slashes citizenship renunciation fee

After significant deliberation, taking into account both the affected public's concerns regarding the cost of the fee and the not insignificant anecdotal evidence regarding tax-related difficulties many US nationals residing abroad encounter, including in part because of FATCA, the Department made a policy decision... to propose alleviating the cost burden for those individuals who decide to request CLN services by returning to the below-cost fee of $450.
US news
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
3 weeks ago

Close Foreign Consulates in U.S. Sanctuary Cities

Migrant-sending countries maintain extensive consulate networks in the United States primarily to serve their large diaspora populations, including undocumented immigrants, contributing to immigration enforcement challenges.
Travel
fromGamintraveler
2 months ago

The One Visa Question That's Sending Americans Home

American travelers often unintentionally breach European visa rules by admitting remote work or long-term intentions at border control, so answer arrival questions briefly and consistently.
Miscellaneous
fromWander With Jo
2 months ago

Why Americans Are Rushing to Secure These 6 European Visas Before Mid 2026

EU automated entry/exit biometrics and ETIAS pre-travel authorization will sharply reduce visa-run strategies; secure country-level residence visas now for year-round life.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Citizens of Nowhere: What It Means to Be Stateless in the US

Citizens of Nowhere is a documentary short about stateless people in the United States individuals who, through circumstance or legal technicality, belong to no nation. Without passports, citizenship or legal recognition, they live in a state of uncertainty. From finding work and accessing education, to simply existing within a system that does not officially recognise them, stateless people face endless bureaucratic barriers.
Film
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

How Many Passports Can You Have?

Spy thrillers have often included characters with multiple passports to evoke drama and suspense. The reality of having more than one passport is far tamer, but can help travelers navigate difficult visa situations and provide more flexibility for trips abroad. Even having a duplicate of a passport can be helpful if your primary passport is damaged, lost, or stolen. Here's everything travelers need to know about holding multiple passports, including how many you can have, how to obtain a second passport,
Travel
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

U.S. has a quarter fewer immigration judges than it did a year ago. Here's why

The Trump administration's 2025 dismissals reduced immigration-court judges by about a quarter, causing severe staffing losses, court closures, mounting backlogs, and damaged due process.
Travel
fromInvestopedia
2 months ago

6 Countries That Offer Easy Visa Paths for Expats

Long-term stays abroad generally require extended-stay visas or residency permits, with many countries offering renewable temporary visas and specific financial eligibility paths.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tell us: are you an American living abroad who has tried to renounce your citizenship?

American expats who tried renouncing US citizenship are invited to securely share detailed experiences, including motives, obstacles, future-return concerns, and anecdotes; contributions can be anonymous.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

U.S. Citizens Can Visit These Countries Without a Visa-What to Know

U.S. passports allow visa-free travel to 180 destinations, but entry rules, permitted stay lengths and new ETIAS requirements for Europe (from 2026) must be checked.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

White House grants ICE power to detain refugees for aggressive rescreening'

DHS will arrest and hold indefinitely thousands of legally admitted refugees without green cards for aggressive re-screening and verification of their refugee claims.
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 New Yorker
1 month ago

How Legal Immigration Became a Deportation Trap

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services offices have become sites for arrests, enabling immigration agents to detain people, including refugees with valid papers.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The United States government revoked a record 100,000 visas in 2025

U.S. State Department revoked 100,000+ visas under Trump, a 150% increase from 2024, including thousands of student and specialized visas tied to criminal encounters.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The odyssey of gaining US citizenship under Trump

That was the case for Mailan Pacios, a 28-year-old Cuban immigrant living in Tennessee, who was scheduled to take her citizenship exam on January 8, only to receive a notice on January 3 that her appointment had been canceled. It was like a bucket of cold water. It's very painful when you come with the hope of moving forward and this happens, says Pacios, who has two children, owns an air-conditioning business, and insists she has never had legal problems nor been a public burden.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The secretive, destructive work of an ICE attorney: My job is to do what I'm told'

Immigration court procedures and ICE prosecutions subject unrepresented migrants, including minors, to coercive remote hearings and accelerated deportations.
US politics
fromwww.twincities.com
2 months ago

Judge to temporarily block effort to end protections for relatives of citizens, green card holders

A federal judge intends to temporarily block termination of Family Reunification Parole protecting over 10,000 family members of U.S. citizens and green card holders.
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

We Were Thrilled To Be At My Husband's Green Card Interview. We Didn't Know We Had Walked Into An ICE Ambush.

The day I married my husband was cool and quiet, and filled with the kind of calm that feels sacred. I wore my favorite color, indigo-purple, and my soon-to-be husband, Allan, looked dapper in cobalt blue. Our best friend, who served as our witness at Brooklyn City Hall, wore the perfect shade of green to complete the moment. As our names were called to step into the chapel, I could feel my heart racing, and my breath was shallow with anticipation.
US politics
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