House Passes Laken Riley Act, but Senate Passage Uncertain
The House passed the GOP-led Laken Riley Act (264-159), requiring detention of undocumented migrants charged with theft or burglary; 48 Democrats supported it, increasing from 37 last session, but Senate passage is uncertain due to narrow margins.
House Passes Laken Riley Act, but Senate Passage Uncertain
The House passed the GOP-led Laken Riley Act (264-159), requiring detention of undocumented migrants charged with theft or burglary; 48 Democrats supported it, increasing from 37 last session, but Senate passage is uncertain due to narrow margins.
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44% Bias Score
House Passes Laken Riley Act on Immigration Enforcement
The US House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act (264-159) on Tuesday, requiring detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft and allowing states to sue the federal government for immigration enforcement failures; the bill, named for a murder victim, now moves to the Senate.
House Passes Laken Riley Act on Immigration Enforcement
The US House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act (264-159) on Tuesday, requiring detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft and allowing states to sue the federal government for immigration enforcement failures; the bill, named for a murder victim, now moves to the Senate.
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48% Bias Score
US to Refund $55 Million After Court Blocks Immigration Program
The Biden administration will issue $55 million in refunds to 94,000 unauthorized immigrants after a federal court blocked its "Keeping Families Together" program, which aimed to provide a pathway to legal residency for spouses of U.S. citizens and their children.
US to Refund $55 Million After Court Blocks Immigration Program
The Biden administration will issue $55 million in refunds to 94,000 unauthorized immigrants after a federal court blocked its "Keeping Families Together" program, which aimed to provide a pathway to legal residency for spouses of U.S. citizens and their children.
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40% Bias Score
Integration: A Two-Way Process, Not Just a Program
Professor Peter Scholten advocates for a nuanced understanding of "integration," distinguishing between the social process of becoming part of society and the political programs aimed at managing it, highlighting that both established residents and newcomers are affected by the degree of societal op...
Integration: A Two-Way Process, Not Just a Program
Professor Peter Scholten advocates for a nuanced understanding of "integration," distinguishing between the social process of becoming part of society and the political programs aimed at managing it, highlighting that both established residents and newcomers are affected by the degree of societal op...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Secures House Speakership, but Republican Divisions Remain
President-elect Trump's phone call to two Republican holdouts secured Mike Johnson's speakership, showcasing Trump's influence but also highlighting deep divisions within the Republican party over immigration policy, particularly the H-1B visa program, as evidenced by clashes between Elon Musk and S...
Trump Secures House Speakership, but Republican Divisions Remain
President-elect Trump's phone call to two Republican holdouts secured Mike Johnson's speakership, showcasing Trump's influence but also highlighting deep divisions within the Republican party over immigration policy, particularly the H-1B visa program, as evidenced by clashes between Elon Musk and S...
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64% Bias Score
Deported Mexican National Charged with Murder of Utah Girlfriend
A Mexican national, Nestor Rocha-Aguayo, deported twice from the U.S., allegedly murdered his Utah girlfriend, Talia Benward, after illegally re-entering the country; he has been charged with aggravated murder and other offenses.
Deported Mexican National Charged with Murder of Utah Girlfriend
A Mexican national, Nestor Rocha-Aguayo, deported twice from the U.S., allegedly murdered his Utah girlfriend, Talia Benward, after illegally re-entering the country; he has been charged with aggravated murder and other offenses.
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56% Bias Score
Austria's Far-Right FPÖ on Brink of Power
Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) is poised for a significant power increase, promoting "remigration," spreading disinformation, and holding anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-immigration stances, potentially impacting Austria's domestic and foreign policies.
Austria's Far-Right FPÖ on Brink of Power
Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) is poised for a significant power increase, promoting "remigration," spreading disinformation, and holding anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-immigration stances, potentially impacting Austria's domestic and foreign policies.
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56% Bias Score
SAVE Act Reintroduced Amidst Concerns Over Noncitizen Voting
Republican lawmakers reintroduced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, requiring states to verify citizenship for voter registration and remove noncitizens from voter rolls; the bill passed the House last year with bipartisan support but stalled in the Senate, and now has increased R...
SAVE Act Reintroduced Amidst Concerns Over Noncitizen Voting
Republican lawmakers reintroduced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, requiring states to verify citizenship for voter registration and remove noncitizens from voter rolls; the bill passed the House last year with bipartisan support but stalled in the Senate, and now has increased R...
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56% Bias Score
German Refugee Integration Course Funding Uncertainty Threatens Employment Rates
A DeZIM study found that refugees in Germany who completed integration courses had a 12 percent higher employment rate than those who didn't, highlighting the urgency of maintaining funding for these courses despite current budget uncertainties.
German Refugee Integration Course Funding Uncertainty Threatens Employment Rates
A DeZIM study found that refugees in Germany who completed integration courses had a 12 percent higher employment rate than those who didn't, highlighting the urgency of maintaining funding for these courses despite current budget uncertainties.
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52% Bias Score
Illa Condemns Musk for Spreading False Rape Statistic about Catalonia
Catalan President Salvador Illa condemned Elon Musk for retweeting a false statistic claiming 91% of those convicted of rape in Catalonia are foreign, highlighting the misuse of data to spread hate speech and the dangers of technology billionaires influencing politics.
Illa Condemns Musk for Spreading False Rape Statistic about Catalonia
Catalan President Salvador Illa condemned Elon Musk for retweeting a false statistic claiming 91% of those convicted of rape in Catalonia are foreign, highlighting the misuse of data to spread hate speech and the dangers of technology billionaires influencing politics.
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40% Bias Score
Democrats Shift on Immigration: Seeking Stricter Policies Alongside Legal Pathways
As President-elect Trump plans mass deportations, some Democrats propose reducing overall immigration while expanding legal pathways based on economic needs and humanitarian concerns, with proposals like the Dignity Act suggesting stricter employer verification, increased border security, and paths ...
Democrats Shift on Immigration: Seeking Stricter Policies Alongside Legal Pathways
As President-elect Trump plans mass deportations, some Democrats propose reducing overall immigration while expanding legal pathways based on economic needs and humanitarian concerns, with proposals like the Dignity Act suggesting stricter employer verification, increased border security, and paths ...
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40% Bias Score
UK Implements Mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation for International Travelers
Starting March 5th, 2024, citizens of almost 50 countries, including the US, Canada, Australia, and Brazil, need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) costing £10 to enter the UK, a measure to enhance border security, expanding to all European countries by early April.
UK Implements Mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation for International Travelers
Starting March 5th, 2024, citizens of almost 50 countries, including the US, Canada, Australia, and Brazil, need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) costing £10 to enter the UK, a measure to enhance border security, expanding to all European countries by early April.
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28% Bias Score