New Orleans braces for Trump immigration crackdown
New Orleans prepares for 'Operation Swamp Sweep' as 250 federal agents descend despite falling crime rates. Community mobilises to protect immigrant rights.
Category : Immigration
Labour MP rebels against party's asylum policy
Labour MP Tony Vaughan breaks ranks to criticise the government's controversial asylum reforms. The immigration barrister-turned-politician warns the policy could increase racism and division.
Trump terminates Somali protected status in Minnesota
Donald Trump announces immediate termination of Temporary Protected Status for Somali migrants in Minnesota, affecting community of 705 nationwide. Read the full story.
Trump Administration Recruits 'Deportation Judges'
The US Justice Department is recruiting legal experts as 'deportation judges' as part of a major Trump administration immigration overhaul, purging existing judges and targeting sanctuary cities.
Australia's Secret $400m Nauru Immigration Deal
Exclusive investigation reveals Australian government suppressing Nauru president's interview translation for ten years amid controversial $400m offshore processing arrangement.
US detains 65,000 immigrants during government shutdown
Exclusive data reveals tens of thousands arrested and deported during US federal shutdown as ICE operations intensify. Read the full investigation.
Woman wins Windrush appeal against Home Office
Jeanell Hippolyte wins Court of Appeal case after being denied UK settlement under Windrush scheme. The ruling could impact many similar immigration cases.
Labour's asylum policy alienates core supporters
Keir Starmer faces internal revolt over 'performatively cruel' asylum reforms as party members cancel memberships and condemn policies targeting Reform UK voters.
Labour MPs face asylum policy moral dilemma
Labour MPs confront brutal choices on asylum policy as polling reveals public support for tough measures. Explore the economic impact of migration and political consequences.
Double Amputee's Health Worsens in ICE Custody
The health of Liberian-born double amputee Rodney Taylor is deteriorating in a Georgia ICE detention centre. His case has gained support from Senator Raphael Warnock.
Gove praises Labour's Mahmood on immigration stance
Former Tory minister Michael Gove expresses admiration for Labour's Shabana Mahmood and her crackdown on immigration. Discover the internal party tensions and leadership speculation.
Is Shabana Mahmood the new Margaret Thatcher?
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's hardline immigration policies, modelled on Denmark's system, are reshaping UK politics. Could she challenge Keir Starmer? Listen to the podcast.
Activist Sues Trump Officials Over Alleged Collusion
Mahmoud Khalil files lawsuit demanding release of communications between Trump administration and anti-Palestinian groups following his ICE detention. Read the full story.
UK's Biggest Immigration Shake-Up in 50 Years
The UK government unveils its most sweeping immigration reforms in decades, doubling settlement wait times and overhauling asylum rules. Discover how these changes will affect millions.
Charges dropped in Chicago border patrol shooting case
Federal prosecutors dismiss charges against Marimar Martinez, shot seven times by border patrol agent Charles Exum during Operation Midway Blitz. Read the full story.
Mahmood Announces Stricter UK Immigration Rules
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals sweeping changes to legal migration, extending indefinite leave requirements and facing criticism from both sides. Read the full details.
Labour's asylum plans threaten human rights
Labour's proposed asylum reforms face fierce criticism for undermining Britain's commitment to human rights and refugee protection. Experts warn these changes could violate international law.
UK Unveils 10-Year Immigration Path, Fast-Track for Earners
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces a major UK immigration overhaul, introducing a 10-year path to settled status with carve-outs for high earners and entrepreneurs to boost economic growth.
UK migrant settlement wait extended from 5 to 10 years
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping immigration reforms, extending indefinite leave to remain from five to ten years for many migrants. Discover the full impact.
New UK Migration Rules: Up to 20-Year Wait for Settlement
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils a major UK immigration overhaul, doubling settlement time to 10 years and adding penalties. Learn how it affects you.
Charlotte Shuts Down Amid Federal Immigration Raids
Federal immigration raids in Charlotte, North Carolina, spark widespread protests and business closures. Over 30,000 students absent as community faces ICE arrests. Read the full story.
UK's 10-Year Settlement Rule for 2 Million Migrants
Two million legal migrants face a decade-long wait for settled status under new UK government proposals. Discover the impact on health workers and benefit rules.
Bird smuggler faces prison after parakeets in pants
A man who claimed his suspicious bulge was 'all him' faces 20 years in prison after border agents found two rare sedated parakeets hidden in his trousers. Read the full bizarre smuggling story.
Readers Clash Over Labour's Immigration Proposals
Metro readers passionately debate Labour's controversial new immigration policies, with accusations of racism and political capitulation. Have your say on this heated national discussion.
UK doubles settlement wait to 10 years in migration shake-up
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces drastic legal migration changes, doubling the indefinite leave to remain wait. Andy Burnham voices concerns over the 20-year limbo for asylum seekers.
Secret Nauru Translation Hidden for 10 Years
A confidential translation of Nauru's president discussing Australia's NZYQ asylum deal will remain secret for a decade, raising transparency concerns.
Judge resumes contempt probe into Trump deportations
Federal judge James Boasberg demands sworn testimony to determine if Trump officials violated court order by deporting men to El Salvador. Read the latest developments.
Windrush Scandal: Campaigners Demand Justice Reform
Seven years on, the Windrush scandal remains unresolved. Campaigners call for urgent reform of the compensation scheme and plan a 'people's inquiry' into Home Office failings.
UK Net Migration Falls to 345,000
New ONS data reveals a sharp decline in UK net migration to 345,000. Explore the economic consequences and the political debate detached from these new facts.
Labour's asylum plans cause internal party outrage
Shabana Mahmood's asylum system overhaul faces backlash from Labour MPs. John Harris investigates the internal conflict and the party's shift on immigration rhetoric.
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