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Trump directs immigration officials to expand deportation campaign in major cities
Washington, June 16: US President Donald Trump has instructed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials to intensify deportation efforts against the "illegal aliens" in major American cities.
Protests against Trump's immigration policies staged across all US states
Washington, June 15: About 2,000 protests against the Trump administration's policies were held in all 50 US states, ranging from small groups in more rural communities to larger rallies in major cities, including New York, Philadelphia and Chicago, among others.
Nearly 400 arrested in Los Angeles immigration protests
Los Angeles, June 12: Nearly 400 people in immigration protests have been arrested or detained by the Los Angeles Police Department since Saturday, media reports said.
US President Trump enforces new travel ban on 12 nations, sparks outcry
Washington, June 10: President Donald Trump's new travel ban targeting 12 countries- mainly from Africa and the Middle East came into effect on Monday, intensifying tensions over the administration's expanded immigration crackdown, CNN reported.
Trump's travel ban takes effect amid growing chaos over immigration enforcement
Houston, June 10: An extensive travel ban issued by US President Donald Trump took effect amid growing chaos over the Trump administration's immigration enforcement.
192 migrants deported from US return to Venezuela
Caracas, June 7: A flight carrying 192 Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States arrived at the Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia, which serves the capital Caracas area, the Ministry of Interior, Justice and Peace of Venezuela reported.
African Union expresses concern on US travel ban
Addis Ababa, June 5: The African Union (AU) has expressed concern over the potential negative impact of newly imposed travel restrictions by the United States, which affect nationals from several countries, including some in Africa.
Trump signs proclamation banning travel from 12 nations
Washington, June 5: US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing a travel ban on 12 countries and restricting the entry of seven others to the US, citing national security concerns.
Harvard sues Trump administration over ban on international students
Washington, May 24: Harvard University has sued the administration of US President Donald Trump for a second time, one day after the Homeland Security Department said it would block the prestigious university from enrolling international students.
US court blocks Trump administration on Harvard foreign students
Washington, May 23: A US judge in the state of Massachusetts on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration's order revoking Harvard University's certification to enroll international students.
Trump administration blocks Harvard from enrolling international students
San Francisco, May 23: The US-led Donald Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), effectively barring the institution from enrolling new international students.
90 more US-deported migrants repatriated to Venezuela
Caracas, May 22: Another 90 Venezuelan migrants deported by the US arrived in the capital Caracas, the Interior Ministry said.
US Supreme Court permits Trump administration to revoke legal protections for Venezuelans
Washington, DC, May 20: The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to revoke legal protections for thousands of Venezuelans, The Hill reported.
US acts against facilitators of illegal immigration
Washington, May 19: The United States on Monday announced visa restrictions against travel agencies, their owners and leading officials who knowingly facilitated the movement of migrants illegally into America.
UK in talks with several countries to set up 'return hubs' for asylum seekers
Tirana, May 15: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday announced that the United Kingdom is in talks with several countries to set up 'return hubs' for failed asylum seekers while they await deportation.
UK plans to restrict student visa applications from Pakistan
Islamabad, May 6: The British government is planning to restrict visa applications from students of various countries, including Pakistan, as they are considered most likely to seek asylum after reaching the United Kingdom. The move comes as the Keir Starmer-led government looks to bring down annual net migration and restrict inflow from countries whose students apply for student visas but become asylum seekers later.
Trump admin to pay $1,000 'stipend' for illegal immigrants' 'self-deportation'
Washington, May 6: The Donald Trump administration announced that it will pay illegal immigrants in the US 1,000 dollars plus their travel expenses if they leave voluntarily, in an effort to step up its mass deportation.
An attack so violent...: Trump slams Biden, critics in fiery Easter message
Washington, D.C., April 21: US President Donald Trump sparked a fresh controversy on Easter Sunday, mixing holiday greetings with a fiery political tirade.
Thousands rally across US against Trump policies in renewed wave of protests
Washington, April 20: Thousands of protestors across the United States rallied once again on Saturday (local time), voicing strong opposition to President Donald Trump's policies.
US VP Vance attends Good Friday service at St Peter's Basilica, to meet Vatican Secretary of State amid immigration row
Rome, April 19: US Vice President JD Vance attended a Good Friday service at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy, as part of his Easter weekend visit. He is scheduled to meet Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's Secretary of State, on Saturday, according to Politico.
In touch with students to provide support: MEA on Indian students' F-1 visa status
New Delhi, April 17: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that the Indian government is aware of Indian students receiving communications from the US government regarding their F-1 visa status and is looking into the matter.
Trump administration embroiled in standoff with judges raising threats of contempt proceedings
New York, April 17: President Donald Trump’s administration has become embroiled in a standoff with the judiciary over its program to send to El Salvador illegal migrants who are allegedly members of criminal gangs now declared as foreign terrorist organisations.
'These are the criminals Trump wants to remove': Mother of murdered American speaks at White House, shares heartbreaking account
Washington DC, April 17: Patty Morin -- the mother of Rachel Morin, an American citizen who was killed by an illegal immigrant in 2023 -- delivered an emotional account of her daughter's death during a White House briefing on Wednesday (US local time).
US orders foreign nationals to register under Alien Act or face arrest, deportation
Washington, April 12: In a sweeping move that has ignited concern among immigrant communities across the United States, the White House has announced that all foreign nationals residing in the country for over 30 days must register with the federal government or face strict penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and deportation.
Afghan-owned businesses shut in Pak amid mass deportation
Rawalpindi, April 8: As Pakistan intensifies mass deportation of Afghan refugees, the businesses owned by Afghans in the commercial centres of Rawalpindi city and cantonment areas have started to shut down.
Immigrants to be let in to work in plants opening up because of tariffs: Trump
New York, April 3: Outlining his vision of a tariff-driven industrial renaissance, President Donald Trump said immigrants would be let in to meet the needs of plants that would be opening up.
USCIS announces policy update recognising only two biological sexes
Washington DC, April 3: The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to its policy, clarifying that it will only recognise two biological sexes, male and female.
US deported 55 Indians since Jan 20: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh
By Sahil Pandey, New Delhi, March 27: Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday revealed that since January 20, the US has deported 55 Indian nationals who arrived in India via Panama.
Austria records significant drop in asylum applications
Vienna, March 22: Austria has recorded a notable decline in the number of asylum applications, with February witnessing a 37 percent drop compared to the same period last year, bringing the total to 1,397 applications.
Trump administration terminates parole programs for over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela
Washington DC, March 22: The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is terminating the parole programs for "inadmissible aliens" from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela, which were announced in 2022 and 2023, according to a statement by the DHS.
Self-deport or be banned forever: Trump launches CBP Home app for illegal migrants
Washington DC, March 21: US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the launch of the CBP Home app, a platform that allows individuals illegally residing in the United States to self-deport, warning that those who fail to leave using this option will face forcible removal and a lifetime ban on re-entry.
Venezuela is obligated to accept its repatriated citizens, White House Secy of State says
Washington DC, March 20: US Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated on Wednesday that White House Secretary of State Marco Rubio has mandated the Venezuelan government to take back its illegally deported citizens.
US deports hundreds of Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador under Alien Enemies Act
Washington DC, March 17: The United States on Sunday (local time) deported hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members from Tren de Aragua to El Salvador after President Donald Trump invoked the 18th-century Aliens Enemies Act to expedite their deportation, CNN reported.
Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Russia among 43 countries likely to face Trump's new travel ban
Washington DC, March 17: The Donald Trump administration is considering imposing a new travel ban that could affect citizens from as many as 43 countries, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Russia, The New York Times reported, quoting anonymous officials.
Trump administration invokes 18th-century law to deport Venezuelan gang members
Washington DC, March 16: The Donald Trump administration on Saturday (local time) invoked an 18th-century law, the Alien Enemies Act of 1978, to speed up the deportations of migrants affiliated with the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, CNN reported.
No decision yet on 'revoking' legal status of Ukrainian refugees in US: Trump
Washington, March 7: The White House has not come to a decision yet regarding the legal status of 240,000 Ukrainian refugees currently living in the US, Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.
Taiwan plans to enforce stricter citizenship laws for Hong Kong, Macau residents
Taipei, March 3: Hong Kong and Macau residents would no longer be provided with leniency for permanent residency in Taiwan as the country is considering introducing stricter citizenship laws due to China's policies, according to local media.
Taiwan considering immigration law changes to curb China's influence from Hong Kong, Macau
Taipei, March 3: The government is considering changes to immigration laws for residents of Hong Kong and Macau to prevent influence from China, Taipei Times reported.
Over 20k illegal migrants held since Trump's first month in office: US govt
Washington DC, February 27: More than 20,000 undocumented immigrants were arrested during Donald Trump's first month as President, CNN reported, quoting the Department of Homeland Security.
It will sell like crazy, Trump on Gold Card plan
Washington DC, February 27: US President Donald Trump during his first Cabinet meeting on Wednesday said that he hoped the newly-announced Gold Cards would "sell like crazy."