The Latest Breaking News from Immigration

Spain Border Crisis: Why did 60,000 migrants, equal to 70% of Ceuta's population, cross into the city in just 24 hours?

Around sixty thousand migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco in one day. This influx overwhelmed the Spanish enclave and caused a humanitarian crisis. Many migrants swam across the water, and some tragically drowned during the crossings. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemned the border breach as a territorial violation. The crisis…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Venezuelan Journalists Rally to Raise Legal Defense Funds After Asylum-Seeking Reporter Detained by ICE

The detention of Venezuelan journalist Wilmer Roberto Solano Dávila by U.S. immigration authorities has sparked a wave of solidarity across the Venezuelan press community, with colleagues launching a fundraising campaign to help cover his legal defense as his asylum case moves through immigration court.

Latin Times · Jul 31

This Morning announces summer 2026 presenting lineup

It’s all change for the next month on the ITV series

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Italy Threatens to Cut Spain Off Schengen Area After Migrants Flood Ceuta Border

Italian officials are considering closing the Schengen border with Spain after thousands of migrants breached the Ceuta border, raising concerns about national security and human trafficking.

International Business Times UK · Jul 31

Canada sharpens focus on study permit finances; proof of funds under scanner

Immigration officers are now examining the source and stability of funds more closely, with nearly half of study permit refusals linked to inadequate proof of finances. While fewer applications are being processed, approval rates have improved, including for Indian students.

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Trump’s mass-deport team is using an obscure court to oust permanent-resident mom they say supports ISIS

Afghan national Nazira Haji Zada, 47, is the first person to face civil immigration charges in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court

The Independent UK · Jul 30

ACLU launches legal claims in 17 states against immigration detention conditions, including Texas

A $10 million claim by Elton Purvis, who was held in Texas for seven months before his deportation, is part of the group’s allegations that immigrants’ medical and other needs were neglected.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 30

New Trump plan would impose $100,000 fee on foreign students wanting to work in US after graduation

Optional Practical Training visas give foreign-born recent graduates a one-to-three-year extension to work in the US in a job related to their area of study

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Chicago sees number of migrants becoming citizens plummet by more than 80% after it became ground zero for ICE raids

Trump administration has worked to raise barriers to new citizenship approvals while pursuing aggressive immigration operations in cities like Chicago

The Independent UK · Jul 30

New survey reveals fears of US farm workers amid Trump’s immigration raids

Vast majority of farm workers say raids and deportations have affected their jobs and 61% report shopping less

The Guardian - US · Jul 30