NYC Shuts Down Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Shelter Amid Arrival Decline
New York City closed its Floyd Bennett Field migrant tent city over the weekend, relocating roughly 2,000 migrants to other shelters amid a decline in new arrivals and ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration, though the move disrupts routines for many.
NYC Shuts Down Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Shelter Amid Arrival Decline
New York City closed its Floyd Bennett Field migrant tent city over the weekend, relocating roughly 2,000 migrants to other shelters amid a decline in new arrivals and ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration, though the move disrupts routines for many.
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40% Bias Score
NYC Closes Major Migrant Shelter Amid Arrival Decline
New York City closed its Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter, relocating roughly 2,000 people amid a decline in new arrivals and concerns about the incoming Trump administration's immigration policies; the move, while reducing shelter capacity, disrupts routines for many families.
NYC Closes Major Migrant Shelter Amid Arrival Decline
New York City closed its Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter, relocating roughly 2,000 people amid a decline in new arrivals and concerns about the incoming Trump administration's immigration policies; the move, while reducing shelter capacity, disrupts routines for many families.
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32% Bias Score
Badenoch to Criticize Tory Record on Brexit, Economy, and Immigration
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch will publicly criticize her predecessors' handling of Brexit, the economy, net zero, and immigration in a speech aimed at rebuilding public trust, citing soaring net migration (685,000 in 2023 vs 219,000 in 2019) and a lack of economic plan post-Brexit as key failur...
Badenoch to Criticize Tory Record on Brexit, Economy, and Immigration
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch will publicly criticize her predecessors' handling of Brexit, the economy, net zero, and immigration in a speech aimed at rebuilding public trust, citing soaring net migration (685,000 in 2023 vs 219,000 in 2019) and a lack of economic plan post-Brexit as key failur...
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40% Bias Score
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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44% Bias Score
Post-Election Rise in Hate Crimes and Fears
Following Donald Trump's election, Montgomery County, Maryland saw a 32% increase in hate incidents, while students expressed fear and anxiety; in Texas, an undocumented valedictorian faced threats after disclosing her status.
Post-Election Rise in Hate Crimes and Fears
Following Donald Trump's election, Montgomery County, Maryland saw a 32% increase in hate incidents, while students expressed fear and anxiety; in Texas, an undocumented valedictorian faced threats after disclosing her status.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Deportation Plan Raises Concerns in Mexico
Donald Trump's promise to deport millions of migrants from the US, potentially affecting millions of Mexicans, has prompted concerns in Mexico about its preparedness; the country's immigration policy, historically focused on containment due to US pressure, lacks a comprehensive reception plan, leadi...
Trump's Deportation Plan Raises Concerns in Mexico
Donald Trump's promise to deport millions of migrants from the US, potentially affecting millions of Mexicans, has prompted concerns in Mexico about its preparedness; the country's immigration policy, historically focused on containment due to US pressure, lacks a comprehensive reception plan, leadi...
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44% Bias Score
Contrasting Latino Reactions to Trump's Immigration Plans
Worshippers at a Chicago church prepare for potential ICE raids following Trump's promise of mass deportations, while in Texas's Rio Grande Valley, many Latinos support stricter border enforcement due to concerns about crime and illegal immigration.
Contrasting Latino Reactions to Trump's Immigration Plans
Worshippers at a Chicago church prepare for potential ICE raids following Trump's promise of mass deportations, while in Texas's Rio Grande Valley, many Latinos support stricter border enforcement due to concerns about crime and illegal immigration.
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40% Bias Score
Haitian Leaders Urge Biden to Extend TPS Until 2028
Haitian leaders are urging President Biden to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) until 2028, citing ongoing gang violence and instability in Haiti, with fear of family separation if the current February 2026 expiration date stands.
Haitian Leaders Urge Biden to Extend TPS Until 2028
Haitian leaders are urging President Biden to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) until 2028, citing ongoing gang violence and instability in Haiti, with fear of family separation if the current February 2026 expiration date stands.
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56% Bias Score
Chicago Council Rejects ICE Cooperation Amendment
The Chicago City Council rejected an amendment that would have allowed local police to help ICE detain migrants with criminal records, upholding the city's sanctuary status despite threats of legal action from the incoming Trump administration and criticism from some residents.
Chicago Council Rejects ICE Cooperation Amendment
The Chicago City Council rejected an amendment that would have allowed local police to help ICE detain migrants with criminal records, upholding the city's sanctuary status despite threats of legal action from the incoming Trump administration and criticism from some residents.
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56% Bias Score
Bulgaria: Border Police Obstruct Aid to Asylum Seekers
In late 2024, Italian volunteer Gaia witnessed and experienced systematic obstruction by Bulgarian border police against humanitarian aid efforts for asylum seekers near the Turkish border, highlighting a broader European issue of pushbacks and human rights violations; reports indicate over 51,000 s...
Bulgaria: Border Police Obstruct Aid to Asylum Seekers
In late 2024, Italian volunteer Gaia witnessed and experienced systematic obstruction by Bulgarian border police against humanitarian aid efforts for asylum seekers near the Turkish border, highlighting a broader European issue of pushbacks and human rights violations; reports indicate over 51,000 s...
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52% Bias Score
Mexico Prioritizes Collaboration, Sovereignty in Response to US Security Concerns
Mexican President Sheinbaum emphasized collaboration and respect for Mexican sovereignty in response to Marco Rubio's statements on violence and security cooperation, prioritizing dialogue and partnership to address challenges while safeguarding national interests and promoting economic integration ...
Mexico Prioritizes Collaboration, Sovereignty in Response to US Security Concerns
Mexican President Sheinbaum emphasized collaboration and respect for Mexican sovereignty in response to Marco Rubio's statements on violence and security cooperation, prioritizing dialogue and partnership to address challenges while safeguarding national interests and promoting economic integration ...
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands' IND Faces €11.3 Million in Fines for Residency Application Delays
The Netherlands' Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) paid €11.3 million in 2023 for delayed residency applications, mostly for family reunification, resulting in a backlog of over 75,000 cases and average waiting times of 70-84 weeks, while facing nearly 68,000 legal challenges.
Netherlands' IND Faces €11.3 Million in Fines for Residency Application Delays
The Netherlands' Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) paid €11.3 million in 2023 for delayed residency applications, mostly for family reunification, resulting in a backlog of over 75,000 cases and average waiting times of 70-84 weeks, while facing nearly 68,000 legal challenges.
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48% Bias Score