Immigration Status
Coverage of U.S. immigration statuses and humanitarian protections including DACA, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and asylum.
Congressman Confronts ICE Agents Arresting Asylum Seekers in NYC Hearings
Congressman Dan Goldman confronted ICE arrest tactics in NYC. ICE’s use of expedited removal has surged near courts, targeting asylum seekers. Officials condemn this for violating due process and community…
Protesters in St. Johnsbury Demand Release of Detained Asylum Seeker
Nafiou Lamidi, detained by ICE without explanation during a routine check-in in Vermont, triggered community protests and legal…
Investigation Uncovers Safeguarding Failures Before Asylum Seeker’s Suicide
The UK relies on hotels to house 35,651 asylum seekers, despite mental health and safeguarding failures highlighted by…
UK Government Faces Calls to Reconsider Rwanda Policy After Kosovo Asylum Case
Facing record Channel crossings and asylum backlogs, the UK ends the costly Rwanda policy. It proposes Kosovo return…
Denmark Leads Criticism of European Court of Human Rights on Asylum
Denmark leads nine countries challenging the European Court of Human Rights’ migration rulings, criticizing broad asylum interpretations and…
Asylum Minister Marjolein Faber Criticizes NSC and VVD Coalition Partners
The Dutch coalition faces instability as Minister Marjolein Faber enforces tough asylum measures, including shorter permits and elevated…
Outsourcing Asylum: Unpacking the EU’s Shift to Safe Third Countries
The European Commission’s 2025 proposal simplifies declaring asylum applications inadmissible by extending safe third country rules and allowing…
Austria to Make German and Values Courses Mandatory for Asylum Seekers
From 2026, Austria requires asylum seekers likely to receive protection to complete German and values courses. Course completion…
London Council Considers Legal Action Over £5m Asylum Seeker Bill
Hillingdon Council may sue the Home Office over a £5 million deficit for asylum services amid new immigration…
US Court Orders Facilitation of Guatemalan Asylum Seeker’s Return
Judge Murphy ordered the Trump administration to return O.C.G., a Guatemalan asylum seeker deported illegally despite protections. The…