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world1 day ago

Hungary grants asylum to Poland's ex-justice minister amid legal probes

Former Polish justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro has been granted political asylum in Hungary after alleging politically motivated charges over abuse of office and misuse of public funds; Poland's prosecutors have filed 26 charges and he could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted, highlighting tensions between Warsaw and Budapest over judicial reforms and EU rule-of-law concerns as the asylum decision comes ahead of a potential international arrest warrant.

via Financial Times|
#asylum#hungary#poland
world26 days ago

EU Tightens Asylum Rules Amid Controversy Over Safe Countries List

The EU plans to significantly limit asylum claims from seven countries by designating them as safe, which will expedite the processing of claims and potentially reduce the number of asylum seekers. This move has faced criticism from human rights groups who argue it endangers migrants and undermines legal protections, raising concerns about the treatment of vulnerable populations and the impact on international obligations.

via AP News|
#asylum#eu#immigration-policy
world1 month ago

Suspect in National Guard Shooting Possibly Radicalized in US Amid Community Grief

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem suggests the suspect in the National Guard shooting, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, may have been radicalized after arriving in the U.S., and criticizes the vetting process under the Biden administration, though others dispute the claim and note that the suspect was previously vetted and had worked with the CIA.

via ABC News|
#asylum#national-guard#radicalization
politics2 months ago

UK Recovers £74M from Asylum Hotel Profits

The UK government has recovered £74 million from companies running asylum hotels, following a review of contracts, but this amount is a small fraction of the total £2.1 billion spent on asylum accommodation in 2024/25. The government aims to reduce reliance on hotels, cut costs, and eventually close all asylum hotels, with plans to use alternative accommodations like military sites. Critics argue that the government needs a long-term, cost-effective plan for asylum housing.

via BBC|
#asylum#costs#government
immigration3 months ago

Immigration Judge Denies Abrego Garcia's Asylum Reopening Bid

An immigration judge in Maryland declined to reopen Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case, a Salvadoran man mistakenly deported to El Salvador and later brought back to the U.S. to face criminal charges, though he can appeal the decision. Despite his efforts to seek asylum and legal battles, his final order of removal remains, and he is not allowed to stay in the U.S.

via CBS News|
#asylum#deportation#immigration
immigration3 months ago

Immigration Judge Denies Asylum Bid, 30-Day Appeal Allowed

A U.S. immigration judge denied Kilmar Abrego Garcia's request to reopen his asylum case, but he plans to appeal. Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national living in Maryland, was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in 2019 and later returned to the U.S. after a Supreme Court ruling. He faces criminal charges in Tennessee and efforts for deportation to Uganda or Eswatini, amid political controversy and allegations of prejudice against him. His case highlights the ongoing partisan struggles over immigration policy in the U.S.

via AP News|
#asylum#deportation#immigration