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politics2 days ago•1 min saved

Detainees at Georgia ICE facility launch hunger strike ahead of inspection

Detainees at the Folkston D. Ray James ICE processing center in Georgia have launched a mass hunger strike to protest prolonged detention and poor conditions. The protest, timed to coincide with a facility inspection, involves at least 73 participants from 13 countries, including asylum seekers from Russia, China, and Sudan. Advocates and family members report that detainees are demanding release while their legal cases proceed, citing years of confinement without criminal charges. The facility, operated by the private company GEO Group, has faced allegations of substandard medical care, moldy food, and hostile staff behavior. ICE and GEO Group have not responded to requests for comment regarding the strike or the specific allegations raised by detainees and their families.

via The Guardian|

#asylum #geo-group #hunger-strike

world7 days ago•3 min saved

EU Adopts Return Hub Framework as Five Nations Target 2027 Pilot

The European Union has formally adopted a new regulation allowing member states to establish 'return hubs' in non-EU countries for deporting asylum seekers whose claims are rejected. Greece, Germany, Austria, Denmark, and the Netherlands have agreed to a common framework, aiming to launch a pilot project by the first half of 2027. While proponents view this as a necessary deterrent to irregular migration, critics warn of severe human rights risks and legal challenges, noting that no final host countries have been confirmed yet.

via CBS News|

#asylum #eu-migration-policy #human-rights

politics11 days ago•2 min saved

Mahmood Reopens UK Refugee Resettlement Scheme with Tight Caps and New Sponsorship Routes

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced the immediate reopening of the UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), which was effectively suspended in December 2024. The move prioritizes Afghan women and girls and Palestinian refugees, with approximately 25% of arrivals expected to come from these groups. While the government aims to provide 'safe and legal' routes to deter small boat crossings, critics argue the initial numbers are too small to have a significant impact. New sponsorship routes for communities, universities, and companies will also launch, though annual caps remain tight.

via BBC|

#asylum #immigration #labour-party

politics13 days ago

Judge orders return of asylum-seeker twice deported to El Salvador in contempt ruling

U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher found the Department of Homeland Security in contempt for deporting an asylum-seeker, identified as E.L.A., to El Salvador twice in violation of three court orders. The judge ordered the government to return the man to the U.S. and halt further removal attempts until his asylum case is fully processed. E.L.A. is part of a 2019 class-action settlement protecting unaccompanied minors, and court documents indicate at least 107 protected individuals were removed before their claims were decided. The man refuses to return without assurances that his asylum claim will not be terminated, a guarantee the Justice Department is unwilling to provide. This ruling follows an August finding of civil contempt by the same judge regarding the removal of young asylum seekers.

via Axios|

#asylum #contempt-of-court #dhs

politics26 days ago•2 min saved

DeSantis Offers Asylum to Holdout Juror in Clancy Mistrial Controversy

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offered asylum to the unnamed holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial amid harassment concerns after reports of a past domestic-violence charge and a restraining order; the trial ended in a mistrial after seven days of deadlocked deliberations, with the holdout expressing reasonable doubt but not agreeing to acquit, and Clancy’s attorney signaling a double-jeopardy challenge. Juror details and the screening process surrounding arrests or court orders have drawn renewed scrutiny in the wake of the mistrial.

via The Guardian|

#asylum #desantis #juror

world1 month ago•9 min saved

Five EU States Push for Outside-the-EU Migrant Return Hubs

Germany, Austria, Greece, Denmark and the Netherlands say they will sign deals this year with non-EU countries to establish migrant return hubs outside the EU, a move to speed deportations that critics warn could jeopardize asylum safeguards; Denmark expects readiness by 2027, and the group plans to reconvene in Munich as EU policy and rights groups scrutinize the plan.

via jpost.com|

#asylum #deportations #european-union

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Judges Urged to Fast-Track Immigration Cases, Limiting Time for Visa Delays

Guardian reports that immigration judges were instructed to tighten use of continuances and deny extended time for applicants awaiting visas or green cards, risking deportation for vulnerable groups like abused children and crime survivors. The training materials emphasize swift adjudication amid a large backlog, raising concerns about due process and access to legal representation, even as officials say they aim to resolve cases promptly and lawfully.

via The Guardian|

#asylum #backlog #continuances

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Deported to the unknown: asylum seekers shipped to Africa under U.S. third-country deals

A CNN investigation follows Iranian activist Nika, who, despite asylum protections, was deported from the United States to the Central African Republic under a third-country agreement. Her case illustrates a growing pattern of sending migrants to countries they’ve never lived in, often unsafe, as the U.S. tightens immigration policy. She faces fear, malaria, and an uncertain future while lawyers pursue legal action to return her to the U.S., and a new wave of deportations to Africa continues.

via CNN|

#asylum #central-african-republic #deportations

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

US tightens public-charge crackdown as immigrant visa applications paused

The State Department has paused all immigrant visa applications to brief consular staff on a new public-charge policy designed to bar applicants likely to rely on government benefits, a temporary measure expected to last through early-to-mid September with interviews now rescheduled for later months; the pause mainly affects family-based immigrant visas outside the U.S., while work-based visas are largely unaffected; concurrently, the administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 B1/B2 tourist and business visas tied to asylum claims, a move coordinated with DHS intended to curb asylum abuse, though those already in the U.S. awaiting asylum would not be immediately impacted and asylum processing can take years. The policy change signals a broader crackdown on immigration and could face litigation if challenged.

via NBC News|

#asylum #immigration #politics

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Trump Admin Targets 200,000 B-1/B-2 Visas in Broad Asylum Crackdown

The Trump administration unveiled plans to revoke up to 200,000 B-1 (business) and B-2 (tourism) visas held by individuals who sought asylum in the U.S., with revocations issued on a rolling basis. The move, described by officials as part of a broader, ongoing immigration crackdown and celebrated as the largest mass visa revocation, comes alongside other policy pushes such as proposed steep H-1B fees and ongoing visa-related litigation.

via Politico|

#asylum #immigration #policy

usnews1 month ago•5 min saved

Reunion as Navy Sailor's Immigrant Father Is Released From ICE

Luis Manuel Aviles, father of Joshua Aviles who has been deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln for nine months, was detained by ICE in Key West over the weekend but released back to his family. The family has pursued asylum and legal status, and the carrier is now en route to the U.S. West Coast. DHS/ICE did not respond to comment on the release.

via NBC News|

#asylum #ice #immigration

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

US Places Immediate Freeze on Immigrant Visas Amid Tightened Vetting

The Trump administration suspended all immigrant visa applications at U.S. embassies and consulates to tighten restrictions and ensure stricter, more consistent screening, with interviews canceled and rescheduled after mandatory in-depth training. The move forms part of broader efforts to limit entry, including potential visa revocations for some asylum seekers, social-media screening, and higher processing costs, drawing criticism from advocates who warn of disruption to legitimate applicants.

via The Guardian|

#asylum #government-policy #immigration

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Spain apologizes to Ceuta as migrant surge spurs immigration reform

Spain apologized to Ceuta’s residents for the weeks-long migrant crisis, as thousands who crossed from Morocco left many still in the city, including children. The government centralized the response and unveiled migration and asylum reforms to align with EU rules, including a three-day limit for initial processing and a two-speed system to speed urgent asylum cases, while blaming traffickers and social media; questions linger about Morocco’s role and intelligence-sharing in the lead-up to the July crossings.

via BBC|

#asylum #ceuta #eu

europe1 month ago•3 min saved

Spain braces EU-aligned asylum reforms as Ceuta crisis lingers

Spain will draft a bill to align its immigration and asylum laws with the EU’s Pact on Migration and Asylum, enabling quicker rejections and expulsions. The move follows the Ceuta surge in July (about 80,000 crossings), with around 5,000 migrants remaining, including roughly 2,000 minors. The reform covers the Canary Islands and introduces an EU-style screening process, while Madrid seeks a single command to manage the crisis amid debates over safeguarding minors and EU return rules.

via Euronews.com|

#asylum #ceuta #eu-pact

politics1 month ago•0 min saved

US Tightens Short-Term Visas, Recalling B1/B2 Holders Who Sought Asylum

The State Department will revoke B1 and B2 visas issued from 2016–2026 for travelers who have sought asylum or are seeking asylum, as part of a broader push for stricter visa enforcement. In 2024, most B1/B2 visas went to Brazil, China, India and Pakistan, with about 32,300 issued to people from the UK. Earlier this month the department revoked more than 175,000 visas for various violations or security concerns and instructed embassies to reschedule interviews to train staff on the tighter policy. These revocations come after courts struck down the Trump-era 75-country visa ban and blocked efforts to halt processing of immigration applications from 39 countries, signaling ongoing legal challenges to related restrictions.

via BBC|

#asylum #b1b2 #immigration-policy