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Cruel or harmless? Pastors mixed on GOP migrant transports

As Republican governors ramp up their transports of migrants to Democratic-run jurisdictions, the practice is getting a mixed reaction from Christian faith leaders — many of whom, especially evangelicals, have supported GOP candidates by large numbers in recent elections

The Independent UK

"They've been lied to": The scramble to help migrants on Martha's Vineyard

Roughly 50 people are packed into a homeless shelter at a small church in Edgartown.

Axios

Mexico officials abused 47% of migrants awaiting US asylum, rights group says

Nearly half of asylum-seekers returned to Mexico under the “Remain in Mexico” program to await a U.S. immigration court hearing said they’d been abused by local officials, according to a Human Rights First report released Thursday.

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DeSantis defends sending migrants to Martha’s Vineyard. Critics blast ‘inhumane’ stunt

The day after Florida took credit for sending two planeloads of undocumented immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Gov. Ron DeSantis suggested the flights were to “protect” the state while the backlash swelled, with critics decrying the flights as an inhumane political stunt.

Tribune News Service

Call for UN torture watchdog to investigate Australia’s handcuffing of asylum seekers en route to medical care

Detainees report feeling humiliated sitting in handcuffs in waiting rooms during medical appointments

The Guardian - AU

Migrants, long used as political props, were dumped Thursday at the vice president’s residence

WASHINGTON — Politicians have been using migrants as props for decades. Republicans visit the Southwest border and declare that immigration is out of control. During the Trump administration, Democrats made their way to detention centers to decry the treatment of children locked in cages.

Los Angeles Times

Teen left alone in UK after parents die urgently trying to move to US to live with aunt

After 16-year-old Pramiti tragically lost her mum two years ago, when she was just 14, and her dad died after suffering a heart attack earlier this year, she is now left desperately trying to move country to live with her aunt

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Anti-immigration election gains divide Sweden, worry rights groups

The populist, anti-immigration Sweden Democrats' rise to real power after Sunday's election has civil rights groups and many immigrants worried about what the future might hold in a country long known for tolerance and openness.

Reuters

Success for party of 'Sweden first' energizes global right

An anti-immigration party is the now second-most popular party in Sweden following a weekend election held amid fears of rising crime

The Independent UK

Debates about migration have never been simple – just look at the Hebrew Bible

Today, the Bible is often invoked during public debates about immigration. From former Attorney General Jeff Sessions to a group of 2,000 rabbis, people have referred to the Bible to explain their differing positions on immigration and refugees. Several specialists in biblical studies have spoken and written about what the…

The Conversation

Man pleads with budget airline after Covid mistake sees him thrown in Singapore jail

A man travelling to Thailand was thrown into immigration detention in Singapore as he was refused entry due to a lack of a Covid PCR test. Richard Grant said he was in a cell for nearly two days

Daily Mirror

Magdalena Andersson: Sweden’s Prime Minister to resign after conceding defeat to right-wing bloc in elections

The bloc contains the Sweden Democrats, a populist party which takes a hardline anti-immigration stance

Evening Standard

Thursday briefing: What’s behind Sweden’s lurch to the right

In today’s newsletter: A country that once favoured open borders and internationalism has embraced anti-immigration rhetoric – and now a political party with extremist roots has come to power

The Guardian - UK

Florida Gov. DeSantis sends 2 planes of migrants to Martha's Vineyard

The Republican has said Floridians shouldn't be responsible for subsidizing costs of living for undocumented migrants.

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DeSantis’ office takes credit for sending migrants to Martha’s Vineyard

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In a surprise Wednesday evening, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office said the state had sent two planes with migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, apparently jump-starting an immigration program that the administration has released no details on.

The Independent UK

Populist leader claims right-wing victory in Sweden election

Sweden’s center-left Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has conceded defeat in a weekend election while the leader of a nationalist anti-immigration party declared victory for his right-wing bloc

Wales Online

Woman taken to hospital after being moved five times to different immigration detention centres

Christine worked in a prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo but refused to carry out inhumane acts

Tribune News Service

Complaint alleges immigration detention officials use solitary confinement as retaliation

SAN DIEGO — Immigration detainees at Imperial Regional Detention Facility say they have been placed in solitary confinement after speaking out about conditions there.

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Reuters

Sweden Democrat surge a chance and a challenge for right-wing PM hopeful

Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson's big bet that a deal with the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats would make him prime minister looks likely to pay off, but squabbling allies, policy divisions and a cost-of-living crisis could make his tenure turbulent.

Los Angeles Times

Jean Guerrero: How Biden can do right by undocumented Americans

During Hispanic Heritage Month, which starts this week, President Joe Biden should skip the praise of our various cultures and cuisines. We know he can bop his head to reggaeton. We know the First Lady appreciates breakfast tacos.

ABC News

Skilled migrant workers speak up about sponsorship visa exploitation and workplace sexual harassment

The Australian government is lifting the permanent migration cap to fill labour shortages. But many skilled migrants who have experienced exploitation in the workplace are warning it is a recipe for disaster without better protections.

The Texas Tribune

Along the Texas-Mexico border, GOP enthusiasm mounts as Democrats defect over immigration concerns

Among voters near the Texas-Mexico border, immigration and border security are a leading cause for flipping from Democrat to Republican.

Reason

Goodbye, Globalization?

As American politicians turn against economic openness, history suggests the consequences could be dire.

The Independent UK

Sweden holds election expected to boost anti-immigrant party

Sweden is holding an election that is expected to boost a populist anti- immigration party that is vowing to crack down on gang violence shaking people's sense of security

The Hindu

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee’s relative summoned by ED in money laundering case

The TMC MP’s relative was denied immigration clearance on the basis of a Look Out Circular issued against her by the federal probe agency

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