Senate Advances Laken Riley Act, Granting States Power to Challenge Federal Immigration Policies
The Senate is nearing a final vote on the Laken Riley Act, which would mandate detention for migrants accused of violent crimes or theft, empower states to challenge federal immigration policies, and may cost \$83 billion over three years.
Senate Advances Laken Riley Act, Granting States Power to Challenge Federal Immigration Policies
The Senate is nearing a final vote on the Laken Riley Act, which would mandate detention for migrants accused of violent crimes or theft, empower states to challenge federal immigration policies, and may cost \$83 billion over three years.
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Illegal Immigrant Arrested with Fentanyl, Rifle in Mass. State-Subsidized Hotel
In Revere, Massachusetts, Leonardo Andujar Sanchez, a 28-year-old illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic, was arrested on December 27th with 10 pounds of fentanyl (valued at approximately \$1 million) and an AR-15 rifle in his state-subsidized hotel room, prompting questions about the state's...
Illegal Immigrant Arrested with Fentanyl, Rifle in Mass. State-Subsidized Hotel
In Revere, Massachusetts, Leonardo Andujar Sanchez, a 28-year-old illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic, was arrested on December 27th with 10 pounds of fentanyl (valued at approximately \$1 million) and an AR-15 rifle in his state-subsidized hotel room, prompting questions about the state's...
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Trump Plans Public Health Emergency to Justify Border Closure
Donald Trump plans to declare a public health emergency upon taking office to close the US-Mexico border, citing concerns about diseases migrants may carry, potentially invoking Title 42 despite previous legal setbacks and facing challenges regarding its effectiveness in reducing illegal immigration...
Trump Plans Public Health Emergency to Justify Border Closure
Donald Trump plans to declare a public health emergency upon taking office to close the US-Mexico border, citing concerns about diseases migrants may carry, potentially invoking Title 42 despite previous legal setbacks and facing challenges regarding its effectiveness in reducing illegal immigration...
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Trump's Mass Deportation Plan Faces Funding Hurdles
Tom Homan, President-elect Trump's border czar, has informed Republican lawmakers that the initial deportation operation will be far smaller than promised due to limited resources and budget constraints, targeting 1-2 million immigrants instead of the initially suggested 15-20 million.
Trump's Mass Deportation Plan Faces Funding Hurdles
Tom Homan, President-elect Trump's border czar, has informed Republican lawmakers that the initial deportation operation will be far smaller than promised due to limited resources and budget constraints, targeting 1-2 million immigrants instead of the initially suggested 15-20 million.
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U.S. Outlines Approach to Syria's Post-Assad Transition
Acting Assistant Secretary of State John Bass highlighted key issues regarding Syria's post-Assad transition, including the departure of foreign terrorists, easing sanctions to aid the interim government, and the reduction of detainees in camps like al-Hol.
U.S. Outlines Approach to Syria's Post-Assad Transition
Acting Assistant Secretary of State John Bass highlighted key issues regarding Syria's post-Assad transition, including the departure of foreign terrorists, easing sanctions to aid the interim government, and the reduction of detainees in camps like al-Hol.
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Syria and Lebanon Prioritize Border Security and Refugee Issue in First High-Level Meeting in 15 Years
Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati visited Syria on Saturday for the first time in 15 years, meeting with de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa to prioritize securing their shared border and addressing the issue of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, signaling a potential shift in their long-fraught ...
Syria and Lebanon Prioritize Border Security and Refugee Issue in First High-Level Meeting in 15 Years
Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati visited Syria on Saturday for the first time in 15 years, meeting with de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa to prioritize securing their shared border and addressing the issue of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, signaling a potential shift in their long-fraught ...
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EU Irregular Migration Falls 38% in 2024; Deaths Remain High.
The number of irregular entries into the European Union fell by 38% in 2024, reaching approximately 239,000, the lowest level since 2021, primarily due to increased cooperation between the EU and transit countries, despite a reported 2300 deaths during Mediterranean crossings.
EU Irregular Migration Falls 38% in 2024; Deaths Remain High.
The number of irregular entries into the European Union fell by 38% in 2024, reaching approximately 239,000, the lowest level since 2021, primarily due to increased cooperation between the EU and transit countries, despite a reported 2300 deaths during Mediterranean crossings.
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Canadian Peacekeeping Force Proposed for Canada-U.S. Border Security
Facing challenges at the Canada-U.S. border, Canada's 2024 Fall Economic Statement invested $1.3 billion in border security, but an expert proposes a Canadian-led peacekeeping force as a more sustainable and innovative solution, drawing inspiration from UN peacekeeping and integrating advanced techn...
Canadian Peacekeeping Force Proposed for Canada-U.S. Border Security
Facing challenges at the Canada-U.S. border, Canada's 2024 Fall Economic Statement invested $1.3 billion in border security, but an expert proposes a Canadian-led peacekeeping force as a more sustainable and innovative solution, drawing inspiration from UN peacekeeping and integrating advanced techn...
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Syria and Lebanon Commit to Improved Relations After Years of Strained Ties
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati visited Damascus, marking the first such visit since 2011, and agreed with Syrian de facto leader Ahmad al-Assad to improve bilateral relations, focusing on resolving border disputes, returning Syrian refugees, and combating smuggling.
Syria and Lebanon Commit to Improved Relations After Years of Strained Ties
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati visited Damascus, marking the first such visit since 2011, and agreed with Syrian de facto leader Ahmad al-Assad to improve bilateral relations, focusing on resolving border disputes, returning Syrian refugees, and combating smuggling.
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Trump Plans 100 Executive Orders Upon Assuming Office
President-elect Donald Trump plans to issue roughly 100 executive orders upon assuming office on January 20th, focusing on border security, U.S. energy, and reversing Biden's policies, according to Republican senators who met with him.
Trump Plans 100 Executive Orders Upon Assuming Office
President-elect Donald Trump plans to issue roughly 100 executive orders upon assuming office on January 20th, focusing on border security, U.S. energy, and reversing Biden's policies, according to Republican senators who met with him.
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Lebanon and Syria Agree to Joint Border Security Measures
Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati's visit to Syria marks the first such trip in 15 years, resulting in an agreement to jointly secure land and sea borders, combat smuggling, and address the issue of Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
Lebanon and Syria Agree to Joint Border Security Measures
Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati's visit to Syria marks the first such trip in 15 years, resulting in an agreement to jointly secure land and sea borders, combat smuggling, and address the issue of Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
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Five-Time Deported Man Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping in Alabama
A 31-year-old Mexican national, Yordy Centeno Melchor, previously deported from the U.S. five times, was arrested in Alabama on January 1, 2024, for allegedly attempting to kidnap a 17-year-old girl in a store parking lot; he is charged with second-degree attempted kidnapping and held on a $100,000 ...
Five-Time Deported Man Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping in Alabama
A 31-year-old Mexican national, Yordy Centeno Melchor, previously deported from the U.S. five times, was arrested in Alabama on January 1, 2024, for allegedly attempting to kidnap a 17-year-old girl in a store parking lot; he is charged with second-degree attempted kidnapping and held on a $100,000 ...
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