The Latest Breaking News from Immigration

ICE will not reveal body-camera footage unless in agency’s ‘best interests’

Much-delayed devices to be deployed by end of month after immigration agents involved in deaths or serious injuries

The Guardian - US · Aug 7

Should Andy Burnham be ‘relentless’ on small boat crossings? Experts react

Following a sudden influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, the discussion on unauthorised migration to Europe is again heightened. In the UK this means a focus on small boat crossings and the policy surrounding them, particularly following 752 arrivals on July 29 – the highest number for…

The Conversation · Aug 7

Voices: ‘Trying to out-Reform Reform’: Readers slam Tories’ social housing ‘eviction’ plan

YOUR VIEWS: Kemi Badenoch says barring foreign nationals from social housing – evicting existing tenants within six months and blocking new arrivals – could free up 230,000 homes. Our community say the Conservatives’ own record on housing, from Right to Buy to years of under-building, undermines that claim

The Independent UK · Aug 7

'Disney need to sue': White House blasted over Spider-Man ICE campaign post

"Your friendly neighborhood ICE agents." Marvel fans have criticised The White House for using Spider-Man in their latest campaign to promote Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Euronews · Aug 7

Trump Bypasses Supreme Court Loss With New EOs Stripping Foreign Lobbyist Birthright Citizenship

Trump's new orders curb birthright citizenship for foreign lobbyists and others, raising fresh legal and constitutional questions.

International Business Times UK · Aug 7

Haitians face arrest and deportation after US removes TPS protections

DHS secretary Markwayne Mullin says ‘We’re going after them right now’ despite threat of violence in home country

The Guardian - US · Aug 7

Taxpayers foot $30M bill for ICE body cams—but you might never see the video

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving to equip officers with body cameras in the next two months but the public should not expect to quickly see footage of every critical incident

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Democrats in Congress, able to visit ICE lockups in Texas, describe grim conditions

Immigration officials denied the allegations, but Reps. Joaquin Castro and Veronica Escobar said they’ve come across numerous problematic examples.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 7

Trump signs new birthright citizenship rules: What it means for Indians

US President Donald Trump has signed two new executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship, reviving one of his signature immigration policies just six weeks after the US Supreme Court dealt his administration a major setback by reaffirming that the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to almost everyone born on American…

The Times of India · Aug 7

Lawrence Bishnoi crime syndicate exploited Canada's student and work permits for criminal expansion, CBSA report reveals

A Canadian intelligence report indicates the Lawrence Bishnoi crime syndicate exploited temporary permits. This group has established a growing operational presence and used immigration programs for criminal purposes. Investigations increasingly identify Indian nationals holding permits as participants in organized criminal activities. The syndicate's expansion is linked to a rise in…

The Economic Times · Aug 7