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Minnesota challenges Trump's immigration surge in twin federal lawsuits
law1 month ago

Minnesota challenges Trump's immigration surge in twin federal lawsuits

Minnesota and St. Paul/Minneapolis accuse the Trump administration of unconstitutional immigration enforcement, arguing the surge infringes state sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment, with Judge Katherine Menendez set to hear Monday arguments; separately, a federal judge blocked the destruction of evidence in the fatal Pretti shooting, and Monday will bring objections and further proceedings as officials push for state access to materials while the feds defend their actions as a federal mission.

ICE Launches New Immigration Crackdown in Greater Boston
immigration5 months ago

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.

"Canada Reinstates Visa Requirements for Mexicans Amid Surging Asylum Claims"
immigration-policy2 years ago

"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.