asylum seekers
Trump Administration's Aggressive Deportation Tactics: Threats of Family Separation and Criminal Prosecution Force Migrants to Abandon Legal Claims
Dec 12, 2025 02:55 am CST
The Trump administration has intensified deportation efforts through controversial tactics including threats of family separation, criminal prosecution, and prolonged detention, forcing many immigrants to abandon legitimate legal claims. Reports show ICE detention has increased 70% since January, with voluntary departures rising fivefold as detainees face harsh conditions and limited options.
Afghan Immigrant Who Attacked National Guard Members Became Radicalized After Arriving in the US, Homeland Security Reports
Dec 01, 2025 01:40 am CST
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reveals that Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan immigrant accused of shooting National Guard members near the White House, was radicalized after entering the US in 2021. The 29-year-old suspect, who was granted asylum under the Trump administration despite entering during Biden's Afghan evacuation program, has prompted renewed scrutiny of immigration vetting procedures and asylum policies.
Over 150 Palestinians Detained for 12 Hours at South African Airport Due to Documentation Issues
Nov 14, 2025 05:51 pm CST
South African authorities faced criticism after detaining over 150 Palestinians, including families and a pregnant woman, for 12 hours due to travel documentation issues. The passengers, believed to be from Gaza, arrived on a charter flight at Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport without proper exit stamps and accommodation details. They were eventually allowed to disembark after government intervention and assistance from the NGO Gift of the Givers, with many now seeking asylum in South Africa.
Teenage Athlete's Dream Shattered: Student Deported from US to Guatemala Faces Tragedy and Resilience
Oct 23, 2025 04:29 pm CST
A promising 17-year-old athlete's life was upended when she and her mother were suddenly deported from Los Angeles to Guatemala. After fleeing gang violence in 2016, they had built a new life in the US, with Nory excelling in school and sports. Following their deportation, tragedy struck when her mother passed away, yet Nory continues her education virtually while supported by her former school community.
120 Iranian Nationals Facing Deportation From US Under Trump Administration's Immigration Enforcement
Sep 30, 2025 06:32 pm CST
Iran announces 120 citizens will be returning home this week as part of a rare deportation agreement between the US and Iran. The deportations are part of a broader plan to remove approximately 400 Iranians from the United States, most for illegal entry, marking a significant escalation in the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies even toward countries with concerning human rights records.
In A First Under New Migrant Scheme, UK Deports Indian National To France
Sep 19, 2025 11:07 am CST
An Indian national became the first person to be deported from the United Kingdom to France under the new returns treaty between the two European neighbours to curb illegal English Channel crossings on small boats.
Britain Says First Migrant Returned To France Under 'One In, One Out' Deal
Sep 19, 2025 03:10 am CST
Britain has returned the first migrant to France under a "one in, one out" agreement to remove people who arrive on small boats, the interior ministry said on Thursday.