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Court of Appeal Ruling on Migrant Hotel in Epping

World Aug 29

Asylum-seekers can remain in UK hotel after government wins appeal to keep it open

By Pan Pylas, Associated Press

Politics May 14

U.S. Supreme Court hears U.S. President Trump's bid to enforce birthright citizenship order, in Washington
LISTEN: Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court is weighing whether to allow President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship to temporarily take effect in most of the country, even if they might ultimately be found unconstitutional.

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Politics Apr 24

FILE PHOTO: Media tour at CECOT prison in Tecoluca
Trump administration violated a 2019 settlement in deporting a Venezuelan man to El Salvador, judge rules

A federal judge nominated by President Donald Trump ordered his administration to facilitate the return of a man who was deported to El Salvador last month despite having a pending asylum application.

By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press

World Mar 21

Panama to grant some temporary permits to migrants sent from the U.S.
Asylum-seekers deported from U.S. to Panama fear they will be forgotten as options dwindle

Migrants from Afghanistan, Russia, Iran and China deported from the United States and dropped into limbo in Panama hopped door-to-door at embassies and consulates this week in a desperate attempt to seek asylum in any country that would accept them.

By Matías Delacroix, Megan Janetsky, Associated Press

Politics Feb 03

Migrants with cancelled CBP One appointments, wait in a shelter, in Reynosa
ACLU sues Trump administration for shutting down southern border asylum access

The decision outlined in one of President Donald Trump’s immigration-related executive orders is “as unlawful as it is unprecedented,” said the complaint, filed in a Washington federal court.

By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press

Jan 29

Watch 8:08
What options remain for immigrants seeking entry into the U.S. as policies rapidly change

By Laura Barrón-López, Ali Schmitz

The Trump administration has shut down or indefinitely halted most legal avenues for migrants to come to the U.S. The revoked pathways include an end or pause to the CBP One app, humanitarian parole, refugee admissions and protected status for…

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Jan 21

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A look at the history of U.S. immigration policies that led to today’s complex system

By Laura Barrón-López, Maea Lenei Buhre

President Trump has signed several executive orders making sweeping changes to the immigration system. Immigration was one of voters’ top issues in the election, with many supporting Trump’s message that the current system is broken. But how did we get…

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Aug 04

UK police clash with far-right rioters who tried to storm hotel housing asylum seekers

By Pan Pylas, Associated Press

Before bringing the riot under some sort of control, police officers with shields had faced a barrage of missiles, including bits of wood, chairs and fire extinguishers, as they sought to prevent a far-right mob from entering a hotel housing…

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Jul 25

Venezuelans who fled instability hope for change and to eventually return home

By Astrid Suárez, Teresa Medrano, Gisela Salomon, Nayara Batschke, Associated Press

Economic and political instability forced millions of Venezuelans to leave, quashing dreams and leaving many wondering if they’ll ever return to what was once South America’s most prosperous country.

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Jun 27

Why Biden’s asylum halt is falling hardest on Mexicans and other nationalities Mexico will take

By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press

The Biden administration's asylum halt that took effect June 5 applies to all nationalities, but those most susceptible to deportation are bearing the brunt of the measure.

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