In a speech addressing the issue of illegal migration, Home Secretary Lisa Tindall argues that Article 31 of the Refugee Convention was originally intended to only apply to migrants who arrived in a country “directly”. However, she goes on to challenge the interpretation of the UK and US, stating that this clause should mean that …
Marseille, France (AP) — In a powerful statement, Pope Francis urged French President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders to open their ports to migrants seeking safety and refuge. The pope emphasized that the migration issue is a long-term reality that should be dealt with compassionately, rather than being labeled an “emergency.” During a gathering …
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Illegal migrants are not only overwhelming the border, but President Biden is secretly flying them to airports across the country. According to data obtained by the Center for Immigration Studies through a Freedom of Information Act request, over 200,000 individuals from four countries have arrived in the past year. In January, the Department of Homeland …
Rwanda flights have been grounded as the Supreme Court ruling on their legality is awaited. Additionally, the EU has not yet agreed to any post-Brexit returns agreement with the UK. In an effort to gauge France’s stance, Sir Keir will meet Mr. Macron at the Elysée Palace next week. It is believed that Sir Keir …
Another blow has been dealt to the federal program that has shielded hundreds of thousands of undocumented young adults from deportation. A recent ruling found the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program created by President Barack Obama to be illegal due to his overreach of authority. This decision is likely to escalate the …
A United Nations agency has declared that the U.S.-Mexico border is the most dangerous land route for migrants. On Tuesday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) revealed that it had documented 686 deaths and disappearances of migrants on the U.S.-Mexico border in 2022. This accounts for almost half of all migrant deaths and disappearances in …
The construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall during Donald Trump’s presidency had devastating effects on Indigenous cultural sites, wildlife, vegetation, water resources, flooding risks, and erosion, according to a comprehensive report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The report, based on federal data, interviews with officials and stakeholders, highlights the extensive damage caused by Trump’s …
A federal judge in Austin has issued a ruling ordering Texas to remove river barriers that the state had installed along a section of the U.S.-Mexico border to repel migrants. This ruling marks an early victory for the Biden administration in its legal battle against the buoys approved by Republican Governor Greg Abbott. The senior …
The Concern: Governor Hochul’s Meeting with White House Officials Regarding the Migrant Crisis in New York Governor Hochul embarked on a strategic trip to Washington to address the pressing issue of the migrant crisis in New York (“Biden to NYC: Deal with it,” Sept. 1). Many hoped that she would finally tackle the root cause …