The Latest Breaking News from Immigration

Palestinian-born mosque leader can be deported from US on foreign policy grounds, judge rules

Sarsour Salah said being sent back to the West Bank ‘means the end of my life’

The Independent UK · Sep 30

'Nobody Takes the GAO Seriously': Florida Official Dismisses Report on Alligator Alcatraz Funding

A federal watchdog found Florida's closed Alligator Alcatraz detention centre cost $249 per detainee daily, while ICE bypassed normal authorisation and cost-negotiation procedures.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

Tom Homan States ICE Will Flood Sanctuary Cities With Resources and Declares They Are Not Going Anywhere

Tom Homan has promised more ICE resources in sanctuary cities, but gave no deployment timetable or staffing figures as scrutiny grows over deaths in immigration detention.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

From mass raids to quiet crackdown: a timeline of Trump’s strategic ICE pivot

After switching tactics, federal agents are detaining and deporting record numbers of people from the US

The Guardian - US · Sep 30

Trump Supporter Rethinks His Position After Conceding He Would Reject Biden for Defending a Similar Shooting

A self-described Republican defending Trump on a podcast acknowledged that the president's conduct in disputed shootings could affect his support after being challenged with a Biden comparison.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

Burnham Brexit statement: PM reopens EU debate at Labour meet; options include rejoining

British prime minister Andy Burnham has reopened one of the country's most divisive political questions, saying Brexit has done "more harm than good" and signalling that Britain could consider everything from a closer relationship with the European Union to eventually rejoining the bloc.

The Times of India · Sep 30

US Supreme Court lets Trump administration resume third-country deportations

The US Supreme Court has permitted the deportation of migrants to third countries without the chance to present their concerns. This decision supports the Trump administration's immigration policies aimed at rapid expulsions. Many deported migrants have faced severe risks, including potential persecution and violence in these third countries. Legal challenges…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

California Just Banned Shock Gloves for Every Officer, ICE Included. Will It Hold Up in Court?

California's AB 2760 pauses shock glove use by all officers, ICE included, until 2030. See what it covers, who opposes it and why courts may intervene.

Latin Times · Sep 29

Morning Mail: Coalition’s lowest-ever poll rating; homeowners reel after rate hike; and a Socceroos thriller

Our latest Essential poll shows slump to 22% of primary vote amid immigration debate; mortgage holders fear mounting costs after RBA hike

The Guardian - AU · Sep 29

U.S. Supreme Court allows use of expanded SAVE system ahead of the November elections

Welcome to Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Election Policy Digest. Every Tuesday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity.

Ballotpedia · Sep 29