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immigration4 months ago•6 min saved

ICE Launches New Immigration Crackdown in Greater Boston

A surge in ICE arrests is underway in Greater Boston, targeting illegal immigrants, including those with criminal histories, amid ongoing conflicts over sanctuary policies like Boston's Trust Act, which limits cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The operation, dubbed Patriot 2.0, involves agents from across the country and has already resulted in over 100 arrests, highlighting tensions between federal immigration enforcement and local policies.

via Boston Herald|

#arrests #boston #ice

immigration1 year ago•2 min saved

San Diego Emerges as Leading Migrant Entry Point

San Diego has become a major entry point for migrants into the United States for the first time in 25 years, surpassing Arizona and Texas. The influx has overwhelmed local resources, leading to migrants being dropped off at a transit center with limited services.

via The New York Times|

#california #immigration #immigration-surge

immigration-policy1 year ago•2 min saved

"Canada Reinstates Visa Requirements for Mexicans Amid Surging Asylum Claims"

Canada has reinstated visa requirements for Mexican nationals due to a surge in asylum claims, with more than half of the applications being abandoned or rejected. The influx of immigrants has strained the government of Quebec, leading to a record high of asylum claims from Mexico. The move comes after pressure from Quebec, which has seen a significant increase in asylum seekers, and follows a border deal between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US President Joe Biden to close a loophole allowing asylum seekers to enter at unofficial points on the Canada-US border.

via BBC.com|

#asylum-seekers #canada #immigration-policy