US Visa Freeze Hits 75 Countries, Including Brazil and Iran
The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries. The Guardian seeks to hear from those affected by the suspension.
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Minneapolis Protests ICE Shooting of Renee Nicole Good
Minneapolis becomes a flashpoint for immigration protests following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent. Vigils and demonstrations continue as community tensions rise.
Illegal immigration raids hit London nail bars and car washes
Immigration officers raided businesses in south east London, arresting illegal workers. Home Office figures show a 47% rise in arrests. Read the full story.
Immigration raid sees two arrests, both released
Sky News joined a Home Office enforcement operation in South London. Despite a major push against illegal work, the morning's efforts resulted in just two arrests, with both individuals released on bail.
Inside the Home Office's crackdown on illegal migration
Sky News joins an immigration enforcement raid in South London as the Home Office reports an 83% surge in arrests for illegal working. Discover the challenges and the government's strategy.
NYC Council Worker Detained by ICE at Routine Appointment
A New York City Council employee was detained by ICE during a routine immigration check-in, prompting outrage from Mayor Zohran Mamdani and others. Read the full story and the growing backlash against federal tactics.
Immigration law firm sale signals visa policy impact
A London law firm specialising in immigration services has been put up for sale amid a slump in visa applications following government crackdowns. Read the full story on the pressures facing the legal sector.
ICE deports Costa Rican man after two decades in US
US immigration officials deported a Costa Rican man who lived in the country for 20 years, separating him from his family and raising serious questions about enforcement priorities.
Fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis sparks protests, debate
A fatal shooting by ICE agents in Minneapolis has reignited protests and a fierce national debate over US immigration enforcement. Get the latest on the deepening crisis.
Walz expresses anger over fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz condemns the 'totally avoidable' fatal shooting of a woman by ICE agents. Read his full statement and the political fallout.
ICE shootings surge in Trump's 2025 immigration crackdown
Federal immigration agents linked to 14 shootings amid Trump's expanded enforcement. Record deaths in custody as detention surges by 50%. Read the full investigation.
ICE agent shoots woman dead at Minneapolis protest
An ICE agent shot a woman dead during an immigration raid protest in Minneapolis. Mayor Jacob Frey dismissed the 'self-defence' claim as 'bullsh**' in a furious response.
Asylum seekers allege degrading treatment at Harmondsworth
Eighty detainees held under the 'one in, one out' scheme have compiled a damning report on conditions at Harmondsworth IRC, calling for a UN investigation into their treatment by the Home Office.
31 deaths in ICE custody make 2025 deadliest year in decades
2025 was the deadliest year for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in over two decades, with 31 fatalities in custody. The deaths occurred amid record detention numbers.
Solicitor struck off for falsifying timesheets
A solicitor has been removed from the Roll after claiming she worked 28 hours a day to qualify for a £70,000 bonus. Discover the full details of the tribunal's ruling.
US Visa Changes Risk Filipino Healthcare Worker Exodus
New US immigration rules under Trump could displace 20,000 Filipino healthcare workers, deepening a global staffing crisis. Discover the impact on the NHS and global health.
Bishop's refugee past fuels fight against US deportations
Bishop Michael Pham, a former Vietnamese boat refugee, now leads clergy and volunteers to accompany immigrants at ICE hearings in San Diego, offering spiritual support in the face of rising arrests.
Boston Resists ICE Immigration Raids
Boston mobilises with 'strategised resistance' as ICE raids intensify. From a hotline to protests, the city pushes back against federal immigration crackdowns. Read the full story.
Asylum seeker's 16-year ordeal ends in suicide
Alex fled Sri Lanka's civil war only to spend 16 years in Australia's immigration system, separated from his family. His story ended in tragedy in a Perth park. Read his harrowing journey.
AI Santa in ICE Video Promotes $3,000 Self-Deportation
US immigration agency ICE releases bizarre AI video depicting Father Christmas as an agent, offering a $3,000 holiday 'incentive' for illegal migrants to self-deport. Read the full story.
Americans carry passports daily amid immigration fear
Across the United States, citizens are carrying passports in daily life due to immigration raids and detention fears. Five individuals share their stories of living under this new reality.
US Immigration Detention Reaches Record High
US immigration detention numbers hit an unprecedented high of over 68,400 in December 2025, as ICE enforcement intensifies. Read the full analysis of the latest data.
Snowball protests against ICE raids in US
Videos show residents in Minneapolis and Illinois throwing snowballs at ICE agents during immigration arrests. The confrontations have sparked legal action and debate over federal tactics.
Pope's US visit: Archbishop urges Trump on immigration
During the Pope's New York visit, Archbishop Timothy Dolan made a direct appeal to President Trump on immigration policy. Discover the details and potential impact.
A Day in the Life of an Immigration Lawyer in Trump's America
Follow immigration attorney Milli Atkinson through a high-stakes day in San Francisco court, where ICE arrests at hearings and a climate of fear define the fight for asylum seekers' rights.
60 delivery drivers deported in Home Office crackdown
The Home Office is deporting 60 food delivery drivers for illegal work. Ministers push for tougher checks on platforms like Deliveroo. Read the latest on UK immigration enforcement.
US Citizen Chased by ICE in New Orleans Immigration Sweep
Jacelynn Guzman, a 23-year-old US citizen, was pursued by masked federal agents in Louisiana. She believes she was racially profiled. Read the full story on the controversial immigration operation.
Digital-Only Immigration System Creates Fear and Errors
A new report finds the UK's mandatory eVisa system is causing high stress, technical failures, and exclusion for migrants. Learn the risks of a digital-only ID.
New Orleans Council Meeting Disrupted by ICE Protesters
Protesters were forcibly removed from a New Orleans city council meeting after demonstrating against a major ICE immigration operation. Get the full story on the latest front in the US crackdown.
Trump Halts Asylum Cases, Imposes Bans on 19 Nations
President Trump pauses all US asylum applications and orders extra scrutiny for migrants from 19 'high-risk' countries following a Washington shooting. Explore the sweeping immigration policy changes.
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