South Korea has recently raised its investment immigration threshold in response to an observed skew in the proportion of Chinese immigrants gaining residency. The decision comes in the wake of controversies surrounding the voting rights granted to Chinese permanent residents in South Korean local elections, rights which are not reciprocated for Koreans in China. This…
South Korea Raises Immigration Investment Requirements Amid Concerns of Chinese Political Inference
July 5, 2023
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Tory Backbenchers Urge Sunak, Cut Migration Fast to Restore Voters’ Trust
A group of Conservative MPs have urged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to curb immigration to restore voters’ trust in the party. In a report to be released on Monday, the 25-strong group, named the New Conservatives, offered a series of proposals to drastically curb the “destabilising” impact of mass migration. The MPs wrote: “Voters backed…
ANALYSIS: As Canada’s Population Hits 40 Million, Economists Warn of Strain on Housing Market, Health System
As Canada’s population reaches the milestone of 40 million people, economists and housing experts are warning that accelerating immigration numbers could strain the country’s housing market and health-care system. “My first reaction is that it’s great for the people coming to the country, but maybe it’s not so great for the people in the country,”…
Supreme Court Rules States Can’t Challenge Biden Deportation Policy
June 23, 2023
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The Supreme Court ruled 8–1 on June 23 that Texas and Louisiana lack the legal standing needed to challenge the Biden administration’s 2021 decision to focus its deportation efforts on individuals deemed to be a threat to public safety. Texas and Louisiana sued the Biden administration over a policy announced in a Sept. 30, 2021, memorandum (pdf)…
Supreme Court Rules Green Card Holders Can Be Deported for Obstruction of Justice
June 22, 2023
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on June 22 that obstruction of justice is a serious enough crime to justify the deportation of lawful permanent residents—also known as green card holders—who have been convicted of it. The somewhat technical new decision is expected to make it easier for the federal government to deport certain lawful U.S….
‘Exciting Milestone’: Canada’s Population Hits 40 Million
Canada’s population is about to hit a major milestone of 40 million people on June 16, according to Statistics Canada’s Population Clock. “This is an exciting milestone for Canada. It is a strong signal that Canada remains a dynamic and welcoming country, full of potential. As we head into Canada Day, this is certainly cause…
Concerns over hatch act violation over use of “MAGA” in White House Briefing Room
The White House is doubling down on its reference to “MAGA,” despite an official warning given to the press secretary for using her official capacity to interfere with an election. U.S. government agencies have been hit in a global cyberattack. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency says it is working urgently to understand the scope and…
White House Press Secretary Under Fire for Violating Hatch Act With ‘MAGA’ Remarks
The White House is doubling down on its reference to “MAGA,” despite an official warning given to the press secretary for using her official capacity to interfere with an election. U.S. government agencies have been hit in a global cyberattack. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency says it is working urgently to understand the scope and…
Republican Investigating DHS Secretary for Alleged Dereliction of Duty
June 14, 2023
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Former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and immigration officials say the Biden administration must be held accountable for the debacle on the U.S. southern border, and accountability starts with DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. “In all candor, the Biden Administration is the first administration of either political party to actively take steps to diminish the security…
Think Tank Warns 15 Birmingham-Sized Cities Needed to Cope With UK Immigration
The UK will need to build at least 15 cities the size of Birmingham to cope with rising immigration figures, according to a new think-tank report. Migration Watch UK suggests current levels of net migration will see the population on course to rise by nearly 16 million to 80 million by 2046. It estimates this…
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