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He was tortured in Turkey. He faced an immigration judge who almost never grants asylum

ES's asylum request was denied despite recounting severe torture and persecution in Turkey.

US deportees in black box' in Panama with no access to counsel, lawyers say

Deported immigrants in Panama are isolated without legal counsel, raising serious human rights concerns.

Social justice

fromMission Local

As Trump clamps down on Venezuelan immigrants, all fear they could be next

The fate of Venezuelan immigrants is uncertain as 'temporary protected status' ends, causing distress and fear of deportation.

170 Migrants Deported From U.S. Agree to Return to Home Countries, Panama Says

Many migrants deported from the U.S. to Panama agree to return home amid strict immigration enforcement.

NYC politics

fromCity Limits

Fake Courts, Fake Judges: Asylum Seekers Tell of Scams Meant to Prey on Immigrant Fears

Immigrants are increasingly vulnerable to fraudsters posing as legal representatives, particularly through social media.

US politics

Trump administration relaunches CBP One asylum app for self-deportation'

The Trump administration's changes to the CBP app highlight a crackdown on immigration and redefine asylum access.

UK news

He was tortured in Turkey. He faced an immigration judge who almost never grants asylum

ES's asylum request was denied despite recounting severe torture and persecution in Turkey.

US deportees in black box' in Panama with no access to counsel, lawyers say

Deported immigrants in Panama are isolated without legal counsel, raising serious human rights concerns.

Social justice

fromMission Local

As Trump clamps down on Venezuelan immigrants, all fear they could be next

The fate of Venezuelan immigrants is uncertain as 'temporary protected status' ends, causing distress and fear of deportation.

170 Migrants Deported From U.S. Agree to Return to Home Countries, Panama Says

Many migrants deported from the U.S. to Panama agree to return home amid strict immigration enforcement.

NYC politics

fromCity Limits

Fake Courts, Fake Judges: Asylum Seekers Tell of Scams Meant to Prey on Immigrant Fears

Immigrants are increasingly vulnerable to fraudsters posing as legal representatives, particularly through social media.

more#immigration

US politics

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1 day ago

Trump travel ban comes as little surprise amid barrage of draconian restrictions

Trump's new travel ban follows a systematic approach to immigration restrictions, unlike the chaos of the first ban in 2017.

#trump-administration

Canada news

US family with LGBTQ+ kids seek asylum in Canada, fleeing Trump's transphobia

A US family with queer children is seeking asylum in Canada due to fears based on Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric.

ACLU sues Trump administration over asylum ban

The ACLU is challenging Trump's executive order that suspends asylum claims at the southern border, deeming it unlawful and dangerous.

1 week ago

Judge orders the Trump administration to return a Guatemalan man to the U.S.

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration must return a Guatemalan man deported to Mexico despite his fears of persecution.

OMG science

As Trump's Policies Worry Scientists, France and Others Put Out a Welcome Mat

European universities are welcoming American researchers fleeing the Trump administration's science policies.

The initiative highlights increasing concerns for free scientific inquiry amid political changes in the U.S.

House G.O.P. Proposes Charging $1,000 to Claim Asylum, Hiking Fees on Migrants

House Republicans propose a $1,000 fee for asylum seekers, showcasing a new immigration strategy amidst efforts to manage border security and immigration.

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Now that Trump has terminated CBP One, what options do migrants and asylum seekers have?

Trump's administration ends the CBP One app, leaving thousands of migrants without asylum application options at the U.S. southern border.

Canada news

US family with LGBTQ+ kids seek asylum in Canada, fleeing Trump's transphobia

A US family with queer children is seeking asylum in Canada due to fears based on Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric.

ACLU sues Trump administration over asylum ban

The ACLU is challenging Trump's executive order that suspends asylum claims at the southern border, deeming it unlawful and dangerous.

1 week ago

Judge orders the Trump administration to return a Guatemalan man to the U.S.

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration must return a Guatemalan man deported to Mexico despite his fears of persecution.

OMG science

As Trump's Policies Worry Scientists, France and Others Put Out a Welcome Mat

European universities are welcoming American researchers fleeing the Trump administration's science policies.

The initiative highlights increasing concerns for free scientific inquiry amid political changes in the U.S.

House G.O.P. Proposes Charging $1,000 to Claim Asylum, Hiking Fees on Migrants

House Republicans propose a $1,000 fee for asylum seekers, showcasing a new immigration strategy amidst efforts to manage border security and immigration.

Miscellaneous

fromenglish.elpais.com

more#trump-administration

Now that Trump has terminated CBP One, what options do migrants and asylum seekers have?

Trump's administration ends the CBP One app, leaving thousands of migrants without asylum application options at the U.S. southern border.

#migration

Panama releases dozens of detained migrants from US amid criticism

Panama has released 65 migrants from a remote camp, allowing them to stay temporarily as they navigate resettlement options.

Travel

fromHigh Country News

6 days ago

The promised land remains elusive for asylum seekers - High Country News

Migrants often face dire circumstances due to violence and political persecution, compounded by harsh border policies limiting their options for asylum.

Panama releases dozens of detained migrants from US amid criticism

Panama has released 65 migrants from a remote camp, allowing them to stay temporarily as they navigate resettlement options.

Travel

fromHigh Country News

6 days ago

The promised land remains elusive for asylum seekers - High Country News

Migrants often face dire circumstances due to violence and political persecution, compounded by harsh border policies limiting their options for asylum.

Russian national allegedly stole luxury yacht, led Florida police on massive boat chase years after being granted asylum in the US

A Russian national, Nikolai Vilkov, accused of stealing a luxury yacht, was granted asylum in the US after a dramatic chase.

fromNew York Post

'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic gets married behind bars to inmate doing time for immigration crimes

"Never been more proud of someone," wrote the Netflix star, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage. "Meet my husband Jorge Flores Maldonado."

Miami Marlins

Peru's Former First Lady Flees as She and Ex-President Are Sentenced to Prison

The former first lady of Peru sought asylum in the Brazilian Embassy following a conviction on money laundering alongside her husband, former president Ollanta Humala.

UK news

Panama approves embattled ex-President Martinelli's passage to Nicaragua

Panama's government has approved safe passage for embattled former President Ricardo Martinelli to leave for Nicaragua, citing health concerns despite his conviction for money laundering.

World news

Europe politics

fromwww.dw.com

Has Italy's Albania migrant deal completely failed? DW 02/24/2025

The migrant centers in Albania are empty, highlighting the failures of the Italy-Albania migrant transfer agreement.

No Exit

Migrants in Panama face dire circumstances, fearing repercussions for seeking help, especially those from Iran who converted to Christianity.

UK news

South Korean Officials Convicted Over Forcibly Sending North Koreans Home

The return of two North Korean fishermen by South Korea sparked crimes charges against senior officials, reflecting political tensions and divisions over North Korea.

Digital life