Trump says he wants to deport ‘the worst of the worst.’ Government data tells another story

By MELISSA GOLDIN, (AP):- President Donald Trump has pledged to deport “the worst of the worst.” He frequently speaks at public appearances about the countless “dangerous criminals” —..

Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops, arrests in California

By JAIMIE DING, LOS ANGELES (AP):- A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in seven California counties, including Los..

Authorities say about 200 immigrants were arrested in raids on 2 Southern California farms

By AMY TAXIN, DAMIAN DOVARGANES and OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ, CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP):- Federal immigration authorities said Friday they arrested about 200 immigrants suspected of being in the country..

How US views of immigration have changed since Trump took office, according to Gallup polling

By LINLEY SANDERS, WASHINGTON (AP):- Just months after President Donald Trump returned to office amid a wave of anti-immigration sentiment, the share of U.S. adults saying immigration is a “good..

Greek parliament passes suspension of asylum claims despite international criticism

ATHENS, Greece (AP):- Greece’s parliament approved a three-month suspension of asylum claims for migrants arriving from Libya on Friday, despite strong criticism from the United Nations refugee..

Ethical code enforced for immigration employees at TIA

KATHMANDU:- The Immigration Office at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) has enforced a moral code of conduct for its employees beginning Friday. Office Chief Bishnu Prasad Koirala..

California surgical center staff demand to see warrant as ICE agents detain landscaper

By JANIE HAR, San Francisco , (AP):- Federal immigration agents seeking to detain a Honduran landscaper chased him into a Southern California surgical center and quickly found themselves in a..

Protesters and federal agents clash during raid at Southern California farm

By AMY TAXIN, San Francisco, (AP):- A confrontation erupted Thursday between protesters and federal officials carrying out a raid on a Southern California farm, with authorities throwing canisters..

Judge will consider Abrego Garcia’s request to try to avoid deportation before his trial

By BEN FINLEY and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, GREENBELT, Md. (AP):- A federal judge on Thursday will consider Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s request to be sent to Maryland to await trial on human smuggling..

Tighter borders and aid cuts could risk greater instability, UN migration chief warns

By PAOLO SANTALUCIA, ROME (AP):- The head of the United Nations’ migration agency warned Thursday that Western nations risk creating greater instability by simultaneously tightening borders..

Judge’s order puts birthright citizenship issue on fast track back to US Supreme Court

By MARK SHERMAN, HOLLY RAMER, New Hampshire, (AP):- The justices could be asked to rule whether the order issued Thursday by a federal judge in New Hampshire complies with their decision last..

New Hampshire judge pauses Trump’s birthright citizenship order

By CURTIS YEE and BERNARD MCGHEE, New Hampshire, (AP):- federal judge in New Hampshire said Thursday he will certify a class action lawsuit including all children who will be affected by..

Supreme Court keeps hold on Florida immigration law aimed at people in the US illegally

WASHINGTON (AP):- The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to allow Florida to enforce an immigration law making it a crime for people who are living in the U.S. illegally to enter the state. The..

California bishop suspends Mass obligation due to immigration fears

By DEEPA BHARATH, LOS ANGELES (AP):- San Bernardino Bishop Alberto Rojas, who leads more than 1.5 million Catholics in Southern California, has formally excused parishioners from their weekly..

Greece blocks asylum claims for migrants on island of Crete after a surge in arrivals from Libya

By DEREK GATOPOULOS and SAMY MAGDY, ATHENS, Greece (AP):- Greece said Wednesday it is temporarily suspending asylum applications for migrants arriving on the island of Crete following a spike in..

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