On Monday, the border city of El Paso, Texas, entered a state of emergency in advance of an expected surge of illegal border crossings when Title 42 ends in less than two weeks. “We are getting prepared now for what we call the unknown,” El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser, a Democrat, said at a press…
El Paso Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Title 42 Order Expiring Next Week
El Paso Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Title 42 Order Expiration Next Week
On May 1, the border city of El Paso, Texas, entered a state of emergency in advance of an expected surge of illegal border crossings when Title 42 ends in less than two weeks. “We are getting prepared now for what we call the unknown,” El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser, a Democrat, said at a…
UK, Italian Prime Ministers Vow to Work Together to Tackle Illegal Immigration
The leaders of Britain and Italy have vowed to work together to tackle illegal immigration and other common challenges, as they hailed the “very strong” relations between their two countries. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomed his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni to Downing Street on Thursday, who is on a two-day visit to the UK….
Illegal Immigrants Fuelling Crime and Prostitution in UK: Braverman
Illegal immigrants are fuelling crime and prostitution in the UK, Home Secretary Suella Braverman has said. Speaking in Parliament ahead of another successful step to having her Illegal Migration Bill passed, Braverman said those crossing the English Channel illegally have values “at odds with our country.” “We are seeing heightened levels of criminality when related…
UK Has ‘No Plans’ for Asylum Routes for Sudan Refugees: Braverman
The UK government has “no plans” to establish “safe routes” for Sudanese refugees to seek asylum in Britain, Home Secretary Suella Braverman has said. The British military has airlifted 536 people out of the African country, which was plunged into violence on April 15 when a bloody conflict broke out between the Sudanese army and…
Afghan Gang Jailed in France for Smuggling Illegal Immigrants to UK in Small Boats
The ringleaders of an Afghan organised crime group have been convicted and jailed in France for smuggling illegal immigrants through the English Channel to the UK in small boats. A total of nine men, all Afghan nationals, were convicted of immigration and organised crime offences on April 21 following a trial in Paris, according to…
UK Minister Attacks ‘Humanitarian Nimbyism,’ Defends Clampdown on Illegal Immigration
A British minister has attacked the “humanitarian nimbyism” practised by politicians who rhetorically welcome refugees but then fail to share the burden caused by illegal immigration. In a speech at the centre-right Policy Exchange think tank on Tuesday, immigration minister Robert Jenrick defended the government’s Illegal Migration Bill and criticised opposition politicians and local authorities…
Illegal Migration Bill Risks Breaching International Rights Obligations: UK Watchdog
The Illegal Migration Bill risks breaching the UK’s international obligations to protect human rights and exposes people to serious harm, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has warned. The bill—which has its remaining stages in the House of Commons on Wednesday—is aimed at clamping down on illegal immigrants reaching the UK by crossing the…
UK Government Amends Bill Limiting Power to Deport Underage Illegal Immigrants
The government agreed to limit the proposed power to deport underage illegal immigrants in a bid to see off a Tory rebellion against its new Illegal Migration Bill. As the bill is set to be discussed in Parliament this week, the Home Office said on Sunday that the power will only be used in “very limited circumstances.” It…
Texas Senate Approves Bill Creating New Crime for Illegal Border Crossing
The Texas Senate has passed a bill that would create a new crime for foreign nationals who enter the state illegally and authorize law enforcement to arrest any offender anywhere in the state. The bill, SB 2424, cleared the state Senate last week in an 18–12 party-line vote. It would create a new state-level criminal…
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