Hamburg's Refugee Numbers Drop, but Shelter Occupancy Remains Critically High
Hamburg registered 26.4% fewer asylum seekers in 2024 than in 2023 (16,188 vs. previous year), yet its shelters are 96.5% full due to existing residents. 10,001 people were housed in 2024, a 27% decrease from 2023. Main origin countries were Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Syria.
Hamburg's Refugee Numbers Drop, but Shelter Occupancy Remains Critically High
Hamburg registered 26.4% fewer asylum seekers in 2024 than in 2023 (16,188 vs. previous year), yet its shelters are 96.5% full due to existing residents. 10,001 people were housed in 2024, a 27% decrease from 2023. Main origin countries were Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Syria.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Mass Deportation Plans Face Delays Despite City Preparations
Despite President Trump's stated intentions, mass arrests and deportations of undocumented migrants haven't begun, though federal agencies and cities are preparing for imminent executive orders targeting sanctuary cities first, potentially impacting millions and incurring significant costs.
Trump's Mass Deportation Plans Face Delays Despite City Preparations
Despite President Trump's stated intentions, mass arrests and deportations of undocumented migrants haven't begun, though federal agencies and cities are preparing for imminent executive orders targeting sanctuary cities first, potentially impacting millions and incurring significant costs.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Detains Hundreds of Undocumented Immigrants, Faces Legal Challenge
Days into his presidency, Donald Trump's administration detained 538 undocumented immigrants, deporting hundreds, escalating his campaign promise to reduce the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the US; a court blocked his attempt to revoke birthright citizenship.
Trump Administration Detains Hundreds of Undocumented Immigrants, Faces Legal Challenge
Days into his presidency, Donald Trump's administration detained 538 undocumented immigrants, deporting hundreds, escalating his campaign promise to reduce the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the US; a court blocked his attempt to revoke birthright citizenship.
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44% Bias Score
Trump uses military aircraft for mass deportations, escalating immigration enforcement".
President Trump initiated deportation flights using military aircraft, sending approximately 75-80 Guatemalans back to their country; this action, costing significantly more than using civilian aircraft, is part of a broader plan to reverse Biden-era immigration policies.
Trump uses military aircraft for mass deportations, escalating immigration enforcement".
President Trump initiated deportation flights using military aircraft, sending approximately 75-80 Guatemalans back to their country; this action, costing significantly more than using civilian aircraft, is part of a broader plan to reverse Biden-era immigration policies.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Immigration Crackdown: Mass Deportations Planned
At least 11 million undocumented immigrants reside in the US, with 77% having lived there for five years or more; President Trump plans mass deportations, focusing on those with criminal records, while also ending birthright citizenship and the CBP One asylum app.
Trump's Immigration Crackdown: Mass Deportations Planned
At least 11 million undocumented immigrants reside in the US, with 77% having lived there for five years or more; President Trump plans mass deportations, focusing on those with criminal records, while also ending birthright citizenship and the CBP One asylum app.
Progress
68% Bias Score
Mexico Prepares for US Migrant Expulsions with New Border Camps
Mexico is setting up migrant camps near Ciudad Juarez and other border cities in response to potential mass expulsions from the US following policy changes that include eliminating the CBP One app for asylum seekers. The government is coordinating with the US on security and migration issues and pla...
Mexico Prepares for US Migrant Expulsions with New Border Camps
Mexico is setting up migrant camps near Ciudad Juarez and other border cities in response to potential mass expulsions from the US following policy changes that include eliminating the CBP One app for asylum seekers. The government is coordinating with the US on security and migration issues and pla...
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36% Bias Score
Thailand Faces Pressure to Halt Deportation of Uyghur Men to China
Facing deportation to China, 48 Uyghur men detained in Thailand for over a decade have sparked international concern over potential human rights abuses; relatives and the UN plead for Thailand to halt the transfer, highlighting the men's health issues and China's human rights record.
Thailand Faces Pressure to Halt Deportation of Uyghur Men to China
Facing deportation to China, 48 Uyghur men detained in Thailand for over a decade have sparked international concern over potential human rights abuses; relatives and the UN plead for Thailand to halt the transfer, highlighting the men's health issues and China's human rights record.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Justice Department Agencies Authorized to Arrest Undocumented Immigrants
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman issued a directive Thursday authorizing Justice Department agencies—including the FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshals Service, and the Bureau of Prisons—to investigate and arrest undocumented immigrants in the U.S., furthering the Trump administration's ...
Justice Department Agencies Authorized to Arrest Undocumented Immigrants
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman issued a directive Thursday authorizing Justice Department agencies—including the FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshals Service, and the Bureau of Prisons—to investigate and arrest undocumented immigrants in the U.S., furthering the Trump administration's ...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Trump Deportations Begin: Over 1,300 Illegal Immigrants Removed
President Trump has launched deportation flights for over 1,300 illegal immigrants, many accused of serious crimes, using military aircraft to expedite removals amid a wider crackdown on illegal immigration, facing resistance from some sanctuary cities.
Trump Deportations Begin: Over 1,300 Illegal Immigrants Removed
President Trump has launched deportation flights for over 1,300 illegal immigrants, many accused of serious crimes, using military aircraft to expedite removals amid a wider crackdown on illegal immigration, facing resistance from some sanctuary cities.
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76% Bias Score
Trump Administration Implements Sweeping Immigration Crackdown
Within hours of taking office, President Trump signed executive actions effectively closing the US southern border to asylum seekers, expanding expedited deportations, and increasing border troop deployments, reviving policies from his first term and significantly restricting legal immigration pathw...
Trump Administration Implements Sweeping Immigration Crackdown
Within hours of taking office, President Trump signed executive actions effectively closing the US southern border to asylum seekers, expanding expedited deportations, and increasing border troop deployments, reviving policies from his first term and significantly restricting legal immigration pathw...
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40% Bias Score
House Passes Laken Riley Act, Mandating Detention for Unauthorized Migrants Accused of Crimes
The House passed the Laken Riley Act, requiring detention of unauthorized migrants accused of theft or violent crimes; it passed 263-156 with bipartisan support, despite lacking funding for the substantial increase in ICE capacity it demands.
House Passes Laken Riley Act, Mandating Detention for Unauthorized Migrants Accused of Crimes
The House passed the Laken Riley Act, requiring detention of unauthorized migrants accused of theft or violent crimes; it passed 263-156 with bipartisan support, despite lacking funding for the substantial increase in ICE capacity it demands.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Immigration Plan: $26.9 Billion for Detention Center Expansion
President Trump's plan to deport millions of immigrants requires at least $26.9 billion for 110,000 new detention beds, straining existing facilities and potentially involving the military, private contractors, and repurposing of existing facilities such as the Carrizo Springs tent facility.
Trump's Immigration Plan: $26.9 Billion for Detention Center Expansion
President Trump's plan to deport millions of immigrants requires at least $26.9 billion for 110,000 new detention beds, straining existing facilities and potentially involving the military, private contractors, and repurposing of existing facilities such as the Carrizo Springs tent facility.
Progress
44% Bias Score