Immigration
Assembly adopts RN resolution to denounce 1968 France-Algeria agreement
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The National Assembly adopted on Thursday, by one vote, a Rassemblement National resolution to denounce the 1968 France-Algeria agreement, which provides a favorable migration regime for Algerians. For the first time, an RN text is approved by deputies, with support from the right and Horizons, despite opposition from the government and the left.
Kast explains controversial immigrant expulsion proposal
José Antonio Kast, presidential candidate of the Republican Party, defended his initiative for irregular immigrants to pay for their exit from Chile. At a campaign event, he detailed that they will have 133 days to leave voluntarily with their belongings or face expulsion without benefits. The proposal has drawn criticism from rivals like Jeannette Jara and Evelyn Matthei.
D.C. jury acquits anti-ICE protester Sydney Reid
A Washington, D.C., jury recently acquitted anti-ICE protester Sydney Reid in a trial marked by extensive questioning of potential jurors about their views on immigration enforcement. Nearly a dozen prospective jurors were dismissed for expressing skepticism toward ICE and federal authorities. The case highlighted community distrust amid ongoing ICE raids under the Trump administration.
Lawmakers deem ICE's street face scans unconstitutional
October 29, 2025 15:00Jokkmokk municipality flips repatriation grant
October 26, 2025 12:50Bureau of immigration urges Cagayan de Oro court to retain Tony Yang's custody if bailed
October 26, 2025 12:46Fear of deportation drives rush to CAA camp in Nadia
October 26, 2025 12:02Hervé Le Bras advocates immigration for pay-as-you-go pensions
October 25, 2025 12:49Immigration sensitises stakeholders on visa regime and quota reforms in Rivers
October 24, 2025 21:10In assembly, Horizons supports RN's reinstatement of illegal stay offense
October 23, 2025 04:48Osmel Almaguer reflects on adopting a stranger
October 23, 2025 02:25Investigation into human exploitation in Lysekil closed
October 22, 2025 11:53ICE raids Canal Street in New York City amid protests
Appeals court explains why rapist avoids deportation
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An 18-year-old man convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl in Skellefteå will not be deported due to his refugee status, despite the prosecutor's request. The ruling has sparked widespread anger and international attention, including from Elon Musk. The migration minister now seeks to lower the threshold for deportations and review international conventions.
Coast Guard officers open fire on U-Haul near Alameda base amid immigration protests
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Coast Guard security personnel fired on a U-Haul truck outside Coast Guard Base Alameda late Thursday after the driver ignored commands and backed toward officers during a day of protests over federal immigration enforcement. Authorities said the driver was wounded and a bystander was injured by a fragment; the FBI is investigating.
Trump administration seeks ICE detainer for Nicaraguan man accused of rape in Chicago
The Trump administration has requested an ICE detainer for Leyter Jeferson Arauz-Medina, a Nicaraguan national accused of sexually assaulting a 54-year-old woman in Chicago. Arauz-Medina entered the US in 2024 and received a deportation order shortly before the August 31, 2025 incident. Local sanctuary policies may complicate efforts to transfer him to federal custody.
Kristi Noem visits Minneapolis amid ICE protests and Guard questions
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On Friday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem held a press conference at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building at Fort Snelling as demonstrators outside condemned immigration enforcement and voiced concern about possible National Guard involvement. Noem highlighted recent DHS and ICE operations and said any Guard decision rests with President Donald Trump.
Víctor Álvarez Puga detained in Florida over irregular migration status
Víctor Manuel Álvarez Puga, husband of TV host Inés Gómez Mont, was arrested on September 24 in Florida due to irregularities in his migration status. He faces charges in Mexico for money laundering and public fund diversion. The detention occurs as he pursues asylum in the United States.
Videos show federal agents using unmarked or plate-altered cars in immigration arrests, stirring accountability concerns
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A review of bystander videos and activist reports from Illinois, California, and Washington indicates that federal officers have used vehicles without license plates—or with swapped or altered plates—during immigration arrests in 2025. Officials say exemptions can be lawful in limited circumstances, but state authorities and advocates warn the tactics erode public trust.
US sets refugee admissions cap at 7500, lowest on record
The United States has confirmed a refugee admissions cap of 7,500 for the year, the lowest in its history, with a significant portion reserved for white South African Afrikaners. This marks a sharp departure from the previous administration's limit of 125,000. The policy prioritizes certain groups amid a broader overhaul of the resettlement program.