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๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Border Tensions Expose Struggles of Underpaid LIS Officers

Liberia Immigration Service officers highlight their struggles with low salaries and poor working conditions amid rising tensions at the Liberia-Guinea border.

Mar 13 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: GIS Rescues 73 Victims - Arrests 93 Nigerians in Anti-Fraud Operation

The Ghana Immigration Service has arrested 93 Nigerian nationals for alleged involvement in internet fraud during an operation in Accra, rescuing 73 victims from abuse.

Mar 12 โ€ข 10:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Doctor from Ukraine Only Gets a Service Job

A Ukrainian doctor in Iceland is only able to find work in a service position instead of in their field of expertise.

Mar 5 โ€ข 21:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

US moving pregnant immigrant girls to Texas to avoid providing abortions, critics say

U.S. authorities have begun relocating pregnant unaccompanied immigrant girls to Texas in an effort to circumvent abortion service obligations, a move criticized as a significant human rights violation.

Mar 1 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The German court 'saves' Afd: 'For now, they are not extremists'

The German court has ruled that the far-right AfD party is not classified as an extremist organization at this time, preventing surveillance by the internal intelligence service.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

HS: Record number of deportation decisions for convicted criminals

The Finnish Immigration Service, Migri, reported a record number of deportations of foreign nationals convicted of crimes in Finland during the past year, marking an increase of over 30% compared to two years ago.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

AfD obtains injunction in Germany preventing it from being classified as a far-right party

A German administrative court has prohibited the intelligence service from classifying the AfD as a far-right party, pending the outcome of an ongoing legal process regarding the issue.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Norway to stop granting temporary collective protection to Ukrainian men

Norway is tightening residence rules for Ukrainian men eligible for military service, ending temporary collective protection for this group.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Democrats in four states seek to bar ICE employees from future civil service jobs

Democratic lawmakers in several states are proposing bills to prevent new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) employees from obtaining civil service jobs.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

CPS issues new guidance on โ€˜honourโ€™-based and dowry abuse

The Crown Prosecution Service in the UK has released new guidelines aimed at addressing 'honour'-based abuse and dowry-related issues, highlighting emerging forms of domestic abuse.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Almost half of Toronto-area immigrant settlement services expect program closures

Nearly half of the immigrant service organizations in the Greater Toronto Area anticipate program closures due to federal funding cuts that are set to take effect in 2024.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Whistleblower: US immigration service agents' training is inappropriate

Ryan Schwank, a former law instructor at the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Academy, resigned after claiming he was instructed to train recruits to violate the Constitution.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Don Lemon criticizes churchgoers for not seeing him as a journalist as he tagged along with agitators

Don Lemon has spoken out against churchgoers who expressed displeasure at his presence during an incident involving protesters at a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Recipients of temporary residence permits tend to hide Russian dual citizenship

The Latvian State Security Service has observed that recipients of temporary residence permits often conceal their Russian dual citizenship.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From March 1: how much does the โ€œpremium processingโ€ of Uscis cost and who can expedite their application

The Department of Homeland Security has announced a fee increase for Uscis's premium processing service, effective March 1, 2026.

Feb 13 โ€ข 21:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cardi B says in concert that she will beat up ICE, the American immigration service

During a concert, Cardi B expressed her defiance against ICE, stating her willingness to confront the agency if they showed up.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The questioned anti-immigrant service of the U.S. will be in charge of security during the World Cup: fears of arrests and deportations of fans

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will play a crucial role in ensuring security during the upcoming World Cup, raising concerns about potential arrests and deportations of fans.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

US IRS leaks tax data of thousands to immigration sector, says newspaper

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has improperly shared confidential tax information of thousands with federal immigration authorities, according to a report by the Washington Post.

Feb 11 โ€ข 17:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

U.S. IRS mistakenly disclosed confidential tax data of thousands of immigrants, says newspaper

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has improperly disclosed confidential tax information of thousands of immigrants, as reported by the American newspaper 'The Washington Post.'

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Professor: Job Posting from the Ministry Indicates a New Normal in Danish Politics and Administration

A Danish professor discusses a job posting from the Ministry of Immigration and Integration, suggesting a shift in the political and administrative norms in Denmark.

Feb 11 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NIS arrests female trafficker, rescues six women at Seme border

The Nigeria Immigration Service arrested a suspected trafficker and rescued six women along the Semeโ€“Badagry border in Lagos State.

Feb 10 โ€ข 17:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

After 50 years of living in the United States and serving in the military, an army veteran could be deported: "Thank you for your service, it should mean something"

Godfrey Wade, a veteran who has lived in the U.S. for 50 years, faces possible deportation despite his military service and contributions to society.

Feb 8 โ€ข 19:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NIS refutes blocking some regions from getting passports

The Nigeria Immigration Service has denied allegations that certain regions are blocked from obtaining passports, calling the claims unfounded and part of modernization reforms.

Feb 7 โ€ข 18:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Immigration deploys 108 anti-corruption desk officers

The Nigeria Immigration Service has inaugurated 108 Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit desk officers nationwide to enhance integrity and accountability within the service.

Feb 6 โ€ข 02:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NPR
National & Local

Some Public Health Service officers quit rather than serve in ICE detention centers

In 2025, increasing immigrant arrests led many U.S. Public Health Service officers to resign rather than work in ICE detention centers, despite a significant demand for health care providers in these facilities.

Feb 5 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Immigration unveils 108 anti-corruption desk officers nationwide

The Nigeria Immigration Service has inaugurated 108 Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit desk officers to enhance integrity and accountability within the agency.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Crime & Justice

NIS probes officer accused of sexual assault

The Nigeria Immigration Service is investigating allegations of sexual assault and unlawful detention involving one of its officers following an online report.

Feb 5 โ€ข 08:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Fake recruitment websites in circulation, NIS warns Nigerians

The Nigeria Immigration Service has warned the public about fraudulent recruitment websites falsely claiming to conduct hiring for the service, emphasizing that only the official process managed by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board is legitimate.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

โ€˜I donโ€™t support ICEโ€™: gas station refusal ignites debate over denying service to federal agents

Recent incidents of gas stations and hotels refusing service to ICE agents and other federal officers have sparked a legal debate about the rights of private businesses to deny service to law enforcement personnel.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

USA: The Department of Homeland Security sends hundreds of additional police to Minnesota

The Department of Homeland Security is deploying hundreds of additional police officers to Minnesota to enhance the safety of immigration service employees already in the state.

Jan 11 โ€ข 19:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Minneapolis ICE shooting officer followed training as potentially 'deadly threat' drove at him: former agent

A former Secret Service and ICE agent explains the decision-making process an immigration officer underwent during a fatal shooting incident in Minneapolis, stating that agents are trained to respond to perceived deadly threats.

Jan 11 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Crane removes Hampton Inn By Hilton sign from Minnesota hotel that allegedly denied service to DHS, ICE agents

A crane removed the Hampton Inn sign from a Minnesota hotel after it allegedly refused service to ICE agents, leading Hilton Hotels to strip the property of its branding.

Jan 8 โ€ข 18:11 UTC

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