Dead but deportable: US immigration judge signed order to eject teen murder victim North Carolina judge said Levi Mendez-Maldonado failed to show up in court – even after being told he had died in 2024 The Guardian - US · Jun 3
US visa holder denied entry at Los Angeles airport after previous visit, held in CBP custody; family unable to contact him A social media post about a foreign traveller being denied entry to US at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has stirred a row about visa rules and the powers of US border officials. The Times of India · Jun 3
CBP Agents Violently Arrested This Chicago Woman. Now She's Seeking $10 Million in Damages. Debbie Brockman, a U.S. citizen, was held in federal custody for seven hours and released with no charges after her arrest by immigration agents last October. Reason · Jun 3
Federal judge pauses sentencing to weigh argument in Wisconsin judge's immigration case conviction A federal judge is considering whether to throw out a jury’s guilty verdict against former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan who was convicted of felony obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal officers The Independent UK · Jun 3
Trump Moves to Restrict Financial Access for Undocumented Migrants, Warns Accounts 'Will Be Shut Down' He added that bank accounts "being used to enable Illegal Immigration, or to store the Welfare received by Illegal Aliens, will be shut down" Latin Times · Jun 3
Donald Trump Immigration: Critic Predicts Brutal Raid Blitz After Midterms Molly Jong-Fast claims that Trump's immigration enforcement strategy has remained unchanged, with visibility adjusted for political timing, particularly in Minnesota, where Operation Metro Surge has faced controversy and protests. International Business Times UK · Jun 3
From Brexit to ‘Bregret’: ten years later, bitterness still prevails over the UK’s vote to leave the EU On June 23 2016, a majority of Britons chose to leave the European Union after a referendum campaign driven by the promises of supporters of the “Leave” camp, spearheaded by Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson. Built around the slogan “Take Back Control”, the pro-Brexit campaign promised to restore the country’s… The Conversation · Jun 3
Paris violence: Misleading videos flood social media following Champions League final Amid real images of violent celebrations in Paris following PSG's victory against Arsenal, many misleading and miscaptioned images have also emerged to push an anti-immigration narrative. Euronews · Jun 3
Sara fears her father will be deported from Australia to Nauru – a place of ‘final and lifelong punishment’ Youssef served time in jail for a string of offences. Now, as one of 350 non-citizens who make up the NZYQ cohort, he faces deportation The Guardian - AU · Jun 3
Ohio city workers are covering automated license plate readers with trash bags as officials sound the alarm on ‘egregious violations’ of privacy City governments across the country have suspended use of Flock Safety cameras over concerns of data being used for immigration enforcement. Fortune · Jun 3
California, Iowa Primaries Shape Key 2026 Contests As Voters Weigh Cost-Of-Living, National Issues The latest round of state primaries unfolded against a backdrop of international conflicts, economic uncertainty and ongoing debates over trade, immigration and government spending. International Business Times · Jun 3
Inflation and immigration fears threaten to dampen Miami’s economic benefits from the World Cup When the U.S. last hosted the World Cup in 1994, the event drew unexpectedly large crowds. At that time, soccer wasn’t as popular among Americans as it is now, so expectations for attendance had been fairly low. The Conversation · Jun 3
Most Americans broadly support public education for undocumented students – regardless of their political affiliation and religion All public schools in the U.S. must provide an education to all students, regardless of their immigration status. The Conversation · Jun 3
Deported mother allowed to return to U.S. to bury her 3yo old – ICE says she left him with a ‘violent murderer,’ she claims she had no choice “This entire situation never had to happen to begin with.” We Got This Covered · Jun 3
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3 Makerfield voters see cost of living and high street among top priorities, poll shows Exclusive: Voters value changes ‘so we can afford to actually have a life’, as well as immigration policy and honesty in politicians
The Economic Times · Jun 3 US DHS chief Mullin signals flexibility on $100,000 H-1B visa fee Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated the DHS can waive a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee in specific cases, potentially easing employer recruitment costs. He also expressed support for streamlining the return process for compliant seasonal H-2B visa workers, acknowledging the need for congressional action on broader visa program changes.
The Economic Times · Jun 3 Trump orders tighter banking scrutiny of undocumented migrants, warns of account seizures President Trump announced an executive order to shut down and seize funds from bank accounts supporting illegal immigration or holding welfare benefits for undocumented migrants. The measure aims to prevent financial institutions from facilitating human smuggling, drug trafficking, and cartel activities, reinforcing efforts against fraud and illegal immigration.
International Business Times UK · Jun 2 ICE Detainees Describe Being Denied Medicine, Left With Festering Wounds and Untreated Cancer Investigation in US immigration detention centres reveals widespread medical neglect, with detainees suffering from untreated conditions and inadequate care.
The Times of India · Jun 2 'Dumocracy' in America: When the President becomes a punchline TOI correspondent from Washington: Historians may someday conclude that US President Donald Trump's greatest contribution to American political discourse was not immigration enforcement or peace treaty, or even a trade war. It may have been a painstaking seminar on how he coined the word "Dumocrats."
Roll Call · Jun 2 ‘Anti-weaponization’ fund retreat The Trump administration began to back down from its push for a $1.8 billion Justice Department fund intended to compensate alleged victims of past administrations. CQ Roll Call’s Michael Macagnone and Aidan Quigley join host David Lerman to discuss what the apparent retreat might mean for a GOP reconciliation bill…
International Business Times UK · Jun 2 Authorities Charge Migrants Who Reached UK by Crossing the English Channel in Small Boats During Heatwave Several migrants have been charged with immigration offences after crossing the English Channel during a heatwave, with UK prosecutors acting swiftly to bring cases to court.
Latin Times · Jun 2 Trump Celebrates Release of Cuban Immigrant From 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center Central to His Immigration Crackdown Justo Betancourt was released from custody on May 14 after a federal judge ruled he could not continue to be detained indefinitely while deportation efforts remained stalled
Whats Hot · Jun 2 Startup Co-Founder Returns to India After 12 Years in US, Fuels Immigration Debate For decades, the United States has been a top destination for students, researchers, and professionals seeking world-class education, career growth, and new opportunities. However, behind many success stories lies a less-discussed reality—the challenge of building a stable long-term life while navigating complex immigration rules and ongoing uncertainty.
The Independent UK · Jun 2 The methodology of an AP-KFF Health News investigation into medical neglect at ICE detention centers KFF Health News and The Associated Press have been investigating allegations of medical neglect from people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during the second Trump administration
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Takeaways from AP-KFF investigation into allegations of medical neglect by detainees in ICE custody Immigrant detainees across at least 33 states allege in court documents that the government is failing to provide them with adequate medical care