Manston Inquiry Upgraded: Funded Legal Representation Granted to Asylum Seekers
Following a legal challenge by detainees, an independent public inquiry into the chaotic conditions at the Manston asylum processing center in Kent will provide funded legal representation and access to documents for claimants; the inquiry was initially downgraded by the Home Secretary to save money...
Manston Inquiry Upgraded: Funded Legal Representation Granted to Asylum Seekers
Following a legal challenge by detainees, an independent public inquiry into the chaotic conditions at the Manston asylum processing center in Kent will provide funded legal representation and access to documents for claimants; the inquiry was initially downgraded by the Home Secretary to save money...
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52% Bias Score
ICE Plans Major Immigration Enforcement Operation
ICE plans "Operation Safeguard", a multi-day immigration enforcement operation starting around Tuesday in Chicago and possibly other cities, aiming to deport undocumented immigrants deemed criminals, despite budget constraints and limited detention capacity.
ICE Plans Major Immigration Enforcement Operation
ICE plans "Operation Safeguard", a multi-day immigration enforcement operation starting around Tuesday in Chicago and possibly other cities, aiming to deport undocumented immigrants deemed criminals, despite budget constraints and limited detention capacity.
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52% Bias Score
Syrian Asylum Seekers Return Home, Leading to Sharp Drop in Cyprus Applications
More than 1,500 Syrian nationals have withdrawn asylum applications or returned to Syria after the Assad regime's fall last month, leading to a 41% drop in new asylum applications in Cyprus in 2024 and decreased boat arrivals from Lebanon, due to stricter policies and international cooperation.
Syrian Asylum Seekers Return Home, Leading to Sharp Drop in Cyprus Applications
More than 1,500 Syrian nationals have withdrawn asylum applications or returned to Syria after the Assad regime's fall last month, leading to a 41% drop in new asylum applications in Cyprus in 2024 and decreased boat arrivals from Lebanon, due to stricter policies and international cooperation.
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52% Bias Score
Noem's DHS Confirmation Hearing Set for Wednesday
President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, faces a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, where she will likely be questioned about her role in implementing the administration's planned mass deportations and other immigration changes.
Noem's DHS Confirmation Hearing Set for Wednesday
President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, faces a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, where she will likely be questioned about her role in implementing the administration's planned mass deportations and other immigration changes.
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36% Bias Score
Unified GOP Faces Internal Debates on Trump's Agenda
President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House on Monday signifies a unified Republican Party controlling Congress; internal debates focus on implementing his 'MAGA' agenda, such as the H-1B visa issue, and legislative strategies.
Unified GOP Faces Internal Debates on Trump's Agenda
President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House on Monday signifies a unified Republican Party controlling Congress; internal debates focus on implementing his 'MAGA' agenda, such as the H-1B visa issue, and legislative strategies.
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48% Bias Score
Mexico City Church Aids Migrants Awaiting US Entry Amidst Looming Policy Changes
Padre Benito Torres' church in Mexico City provides daily meals and temporary shelter to 800-1000 migrants—primarily Venezuelans, Angolans, and Haitians—awaiting US entry via the CBP One app, highlighting the humanitarian crisis amidst stricter anticipated US immigration policies under the Trump adm...
Mexico City Church Aids Migrants Awaiting US Entry Amidst Looming Policy Changes
Padre Benito Torres' church in Mexico City provides daily meals and temporary shelter to 800-1000 migrants—primarily Venezuelans, Angolans, and Haitians—awaiting US entry via the CBP One app, highlighting the humanitarian crisis amidst stricter anticipated US immigration policies under the Trump adm...
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44% Bias Score
68 Migrants Rescued off Calais as Channel Crossings Rise
French coastguards rescued 68 migrants from a boat off Calais on Friday, while 183 more reached the UK, bringing the total for 2025 to 890; this follows a rise in Channel crossings and tragic migrant deaths, prompting increased cooperation between France and the UK to combat people-smuggling and add...
68 Migrants Rescued off Calais as Channel Crossings Rise
French coastguards rescued 68 migrants from a boat off Calais on Friday, while 183 more reached the UK, bringing the total for 2025 to 890; this follows a rise in Channel crossings and tragic migrant deaths, prompting increased cooperation between France and the UK to combat people-smuggling and add...
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64% Bias Score
German Expert Warns of Populist Migration Rhetoric Ahead of Elections
Conflict researcher Andreas Zick criticizes the populist manipulation of migration issues in the German federal election campaign, advocating for earlier immigrant support, a dedicated migration ministry, and highlighting the disproportionate focus on the relatively low number of irregular migrants ...
German Expert Warns of Populist Migration Rhetoric Ahead of Elections
Conflict researcher Andreas Zick criticizes the populist manipulation of migration issues in the German federal election campaign, advocating for earlier immigrant support, a dedicated migration ministry, and highlighting the disproportionate focus on the relatively low number of irregular migrants ...
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44% Bias Score
Border Patrol Chief Owens Retires Amidst Border Crisis
Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens is retiring in April 2024, citing intense challenges at the southern border; Mike Banks will replace him; the transition comes before President-elect Trump's planned border security changes.
Border Patrol Chief Owens Retires Amidst Border Crisis
Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens is retiring in April 2024, citing intense challenges at the southern border; Mike Banks will replace him; the transition comes before President-elect Trump's planned border security changes.
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Incoming Immigration Crackdown
President Trump's administration plans to implement aggressive immigration executive orders focusing on increased interior enforcement, targeting undocumented immigrants with criminal records, expanding the 287(g) program, and increasing deportations upon taking office.
Trump's Incoming Immigration Crackdown
President Trump's administration plans to implement aggressive immigration executive orders focusing on increased interior enforcement, targeting undocumented immigrants with criminal records, expanding the 287(g) program, and increasing deportations upon taking office.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Mass Deportation Plan: Logistical and Financial Challenges
President-elect Trump's planned mass deportation of 11 million undocumented immigrants faces significant logistical and financial hurdles, with private prisons and some local law enforcement expressing willingness to participate, despite concerns about costs exceeding $300 billion and potential huma...
Trump's Mass Deportation Plan: Logistical and Financial Challenges
President-elect Trump's planned mass deportation of 11 million undocumented immigrants faces significant logistical and financial hurdles, with private prisons and some local law enforcement expressing willingness to participate, despite concerns about costs exceeding $300 billion and potential huma...
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48% Bias Score
Netherlands to Expedite Deportation of Criminal Asylum-Seeking Minors
Dutch Immigration Minister Marjolein Faber announced plans to accelerate deportations of underage asylum seekers convicted of serious crimes, prompted by a recent rape case involving five minors in Helmond; the change would lower the threshold for deportation, potentially affecting those previously ...
Netherlands to Expedite Deportation of Criminal Asylum-Seeking Minors
Dutch Immigration Minister Marjolein Faber announced plans to accelerate deportations of underage asylum seekers convicted of serious crimes, prompted by a recent rape case involving five minors in Helmond; the change would lower the threshold for deportation, potentially affecting those previously ...
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68% Bias Score