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Shabana Mahmood’s immigration and asylum bill to go before MPs next week

Refugee charities fear controversial changes, including on forced removals and age checks, are being rushed through

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

Who is Aber Kawas? Palestinian-American activist who faced 9/11 remarks controversy wins Queens NY State Senate Democratic Primary

Aber Kawas Senate: Aber Kawas, a Palestinian-American activist, has secured a significant Democratic primary win for a New York State Senate seat in Queens. Backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, her progressive platform champions social justice and immigration rights. Kawas' victory, however, has ignited debate due to past remarks concerning 9/11,…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

Trump's immigration crackdown is causing the U.S. to lose its best STEM talent—and it cost the economy almost $500 billion

Half of America’s STEM workers with PhDs are foreign-born, a talent pipeline that is quickly drying up.

Fortune · Jun 24

Who is Vinod Doddamani? Indian-origin immigration attorney in US faces $250,000 fine over fraud claims involving Indian nationals

An Indian-origin immigration attorney based in US is facing a fine of more than $250,000 after federal authorities accused him of filing fraudulent asylum documents on behalf of clients.

The Times of India · Jun 24

Why immigrants are leaving South Africa and the country is on edge ahead of a June 30 'deadline'

Thousands of African immigrants are leaving South Africa because of a rise in anti-migration anger that sparked attacks against foreigners

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Federal Judge Blocks ICE Courthouse Arrests Nationwide, Striking Down Key Trump-Era Immigration Policy

A federal judge in California struck down the Trump administration's policy allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to conduct civil immigration arrests at courthouses nationwide, ruling that the government failed to adequately justify the dramatic shift in enforcement practices.

Latin Times · Jun 24

Recent administrative state legislation includes bills related to immigration enforcement, agency authority, and sunset provisions

Between May 19 and June 18, 2026, Ballotpedia tracked a significant legislative action (enactment, veto, passage through both chambers) for 36 bills related to the administrative state in 14 states. Some highlights include a bill modifying agency structure in South Carolina, a sunset provision extension in Colorado, and a veto…

Ballotpedia · Jun 24

From Belfast to Washington, a familiar script of the ‘dangerous migrant’ has emerged

It tends to start with a violent assault. Then video documentation of the incident quickly circulates online, priming people to see not just an individual crime but a broader story about perceived dangerous outsiders.

The Conversation · Jun 24

Rep. LaMonica McIver urges appeals court to toss charges

New Jersey Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver urged a federal appeals court Wednesday to throw out the three-count indictment against her, arguing her arrest outside a federal immigration detention center last year interfered with her legislative duties. In challenging the charges, McIver has argued that Trump administration officials have targeted her…

Roll Call · Jun 24

Donald Trump faces setback as federal judge strikes down key parts of his immigration enforcement policies

This comes merely a day after his first major legal setback.

We Got This Covered · Jun 24