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400 Immigrant Children Detained Beyond Flores 20-Day Limit as Rule Reviewed
About 400 immigrant children were held past Flores’ 20‑day limit, and an August 23, 2025 rule could allow indefinite family detention. Advocates cite seven custody deaths since 2018 and longer…
EU Updates Asylum Guidance for Syrians in Post-Assad Context
The EUAA’s December 2025 guidance declares Damascus generally safe but warns some groups face danger. It aims to…
Illinois Enacts 2025 Law to Shield Immigrants from Federal Crackdowns
Illinois’ 2025 law bars civil immigration arrests in courthouses and within 1,000 feet, creates a state-court right to…
Asylum System Described as ‘More Than Broken’ Amid Multi-Year Delays
Omaha faces nearly six-year average waits for asylum relief amid a national backlog exceeding 3.4 million cases. USCIS…
Congressional Probe Finds Agents Detain and Mistreat Citizens
Senate Democrats documented over 170 cases this year of U.S. citizens detained or abused in immigration operations, revealing…
ECHR urged to halt blocking Rwanda-style deportations across Europe
Political pressure mounted on Dec. 10, 2025 for the ECHR to allow Rwanda-style deportations. The court’s Rule 39…
Trump Rules Threaten Nobel Prizes Won by Immigrants
Analyses warn that proposed steep H-1B fees, expanded visa vetting, travel bans and funding cuts jeopardize the immigrant…
Biggest Express Entry Changes in 2026: Doctor Category and More
Starting early 2026, Canada will add a doctor-specific Express Entry stream requiring one year of Canadian experience, reserve…
Migrant Detention Wins: Bond Rights Restored in Key Court Ruling
Expanded 2025 detention rules aimed to limit bond, but federal courts restored bond hearings for many. Litigation produced…
Five Major Immigration Crackdowns in 2025 Across US, Canada, UK
The 2025 policies tighten migration: the U.S. emphasizes enforcement and visa revocations; Canada lowers admissions and student permits;…