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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

American Citizenship: Ron DeSantis Refused to Allow Migrants Without Criminal Records to Naturalize

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis rejected a proposal from local sheriffs to create a path to citizenship for undocumented migrants without criminal records.

Mar 20 • 19:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

National Human Rights Commission Expresses Opinion Against Arbitrary Crackdowns on Undocumented Migrants

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea criticized the Immigration Bureau’s crackdown on undocumented migrants at a Thai restaurant, calling for caution against 'rabbit hunting'-style policing but facing backlash for not addressing procedural violations.

Mar 20 • 03:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Irregular employment skyrockets among undocumented groups: "You think you're only good for black market work"

The number of foreigners working irregularly in Spain has doubled in four years, nearing half a million, according to a study by Fedea.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Florida sheriff who rebels against DeSantis on the deportation of migrants: "They came to improve their lives"

Florida Sheriff Grady Judd is advocating against the deportation of undocumented migrants without a criminal record, challenging Governor Ron DeSantis's hardline immigration stance.

Mar 18 • 15:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alert for migrants in Texas: the unprecedented DOJ strategy against those crossing the border

The DOJ is implementing a strict enforcement strategy against undocumented migrants crossing the border, framing their actions as military property invasion, although many cases are dismissed.

Mar 17 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Tromsø man may be extradited to Greece - charged with human smuggling

Tommy Olsen, detained in Tromsø, faces charges of human smuggling in Greece due to his involvement in aiding undocumented migrants through the Aegean Boat Report website.

Mar 16 • 18:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mass Evictions in New York? The Federal Plan to Expel Migrants and Their Families from Their Homes in 2026

A federal proposal aims to limit public housing access in New York to U.S. citizens and eligible legal immigrants, impacting a wider group including undocumented residents and their families.

Mar 11 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Spain grants undocumented migrants access to health services

Spain's government is expanding access to free health services to include undocumented migrants who meet specific criteria.

Mar 10 • 17:38 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Spain grants undocumented migrants access to healthcare services

Spain has expanded access to free healthcare services to include undocumented migrants living in the country.

Mar 10 • 16:30 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Spain grants half a million migrants legal residency

Spain is set to grant legal residency to at least 500,000 undocumented migrants to support both the migrants and the Spanish economy.

Mar 9 • 01:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In New Jersey: the exact point where ICE plans to locate a huge prison for undocumented migrants

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has acquired a warehouse in Roxbury, New Jersey, to build a detention center for undocumented migrants, prompting public opposition and protests.

Mar 8 • 18:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news for migrants in California: the LA neighborhood that installed sirens to warn of ICE presence

Activists in Highland Park, Los Angeles, have installed sirens to warn undocumented immigrants of ICE presence, enabling them to escape to safety.

Mar 8 • 13:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Exploitation in the supermarket: 80-hour days, seven days a week, for 800 euros

The article discusses labor exploitation faced by undocumented migrant workers in a Pakistan-owned supermarket chain in Badalona, Spain.

Mar 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

24/7 Surveillance of Migrants in California: Hidden Cameras Found in Abandoned Trailers on Highways

Humanitarian volunteers in California have discovered hidden cameras and license plate readers in abandoned trailers, raising concerns about the surveillance of undocumented immigrants.

Mar 4 • 01:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Complete Guide 2026: How to Apply for the AB 60 License in California if You Are an Undocumented Migrant in the U.S.

The article provides a comprehensive guide for undocumented migrants on how to apply for California's AB 60 driver's license, which allows them to drive legally without proof of legal residency.

Mar 3 • 11:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Medi-Cal for migrants in California 2026: what is the SB 1422 bill and when will coverage be restored

The SB 1422 bill aims to restore comprehensive healthcare coverage for undocumented migrants in California after restrictive policies were implemented in early 2026.

Mar 3 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It’s official: what changes for migrants in the Texas DMV starting March 5

A new regulation from the Texas DMV prohibits undocumented migrants from registering vehicles beginning March 5.

Mar 1 • 18:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trump criticized for retracting relief for agricultural migrants

Advocates for agricultural and migrant workers have condemned Trump's decision to withdraw an offer for migration relief for undocumented farmworkers, mostly from Mexico.

Feb 27 • 13:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Deportations: The State Must Not Make Itself Untrustworthy

The article discusses the legitimacy and potential methods for deporting undocumented migrants from Germany, including recent deportations to Afghanistan under a new agreement with the Taliban.

Feb 26 • 16:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Which U.S. states invalidate licenses for migrants issued in other jurisdictions?

Several U.S. states do not recognize driver's licenses for undocumented migrants issued in different jurisdictions, with Florida having the most restrictive policies.

Feb 26 • 10:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Judge ruled that Trump's administration's deportations to foreign countries are illegal

A federal judge in the U.S. ruled that the deportation of undocumented migrants to countries that are not their countries of origin is illegal under the practices established by President Donald Trump's administration.

Feb 26 • 00:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

US judge rules Trump third-country deportations ‘unlawful’

A US federal judge has declared the Trump administration's policy of third-country deportations unlawful, asserting the government cannot deport undocumented migrants to countries where they may face persecution or torture.

Feb 25 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Requirements of the MVC in New Jersey: How to Process a Driver's License Without Social Security or ITIN

The article discusses how undocumented migrants in New Jersey can obtain a driver's license despite lacking a Social Security number, under a law that has been in effect for five years.

Feb 25 • 08:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The DMV rule in Texas that limits car registration to migrants without a green card

Texas has implemented a new DMV rule requiring proof of legal residency for car registration, effectively limiting access for undocumented migrants.

Feb 24 • 22:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Venezuelan Marzolay works in the shadows until dawn – soon Spain will legalize him and half a million others

The Spanish government is set to legalize over half a million undocumented migrants, including Venezuelans like Marzolay, who currently works in unpaid, shadow jobs.

Feb 22 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Confirmed by the DMV: bad news in Texas for undocumented migrants wanting to buy a car

The Texas DMV has unanimously approved a rule that requires legal presence in the U.S. to register vehicles, effectively disqualifying undocumented immigrants from this process.

Feb 20 • 20:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

From a Great Replacement to Remigration. European Far Right Hardens Rhetoric

The article discusses how the European far-right, exemplified by Vox's Santiago Abascal, is intensifying its rhetoric against migrants, particularly after the Spanish government's decision to legalize the residence status of many undocumented immigrants.

Feb 17 • 08:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Spain Welcomes Migrants: 'The West Needs Them,' Says Prime Minister

Spain has opened its doors to hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants, offering legal residency and access to work and benefits, framing it as both a human rights issue and an economic necessity.

Feb 16 • 19:57 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Against the European Tide: Spain Approaches Settlement for One Million Migrants

A Spanish police report reveals that up to one million undocumented migrants may benefit from a new government decree, contrasting sharply with the government's own estimates.

Feb 16 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

EU’s deportations plan risks ICE-style enforcement, rights groups warn

Over 70 rights organizations have urged the EU to reject a proposal to enhance the deportation of undocumented migrants, fearing it could lead to invasive immigration enforcement practices similar to those of ICE.

Feb 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Ravenna System: A Network of Doctors for the Undocumented Under Scrutiny of Chats

An investigation in Ravenna exposes a coordinated network of medical professionals allegedly involved in issuing false certificates to assist undocumented migrants.

Feb 15 • 05:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VSAT: No undocumented migrants recorded for 22 days, a conditional peace period has arrived

The Lithuanian State Border Guard Service reports that there has been a notable absence of undocumented migrants crossing the border for 22 days due to severe weather conditions and a lack of organized migration activities from Belarus.

Feb 12 • 08:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Border guards discovered 10 hidden migrants in a Polish minibus near Marijampolė

Lithuanian border guards apprehended a minibus carrying ten undocumented migrants near Marijampolė, revealing a growing concern over illegal immigration in the region.

Feb 10 • 09:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Green card without citizenship: what the law that seeks to benefit migrants and is supported by Trump's allies says

A bipartisan legislative proposal seeks to grant legal status to certain undocumented migrants in the U.S. under the 'Dignity Act 2025.'

Feb 10 • 00:58 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Living Hidden in Minnesota: Andy and Other Migrants Survive the Biggest ICE Hunt

Andy, a Cuban migrant living in Minnesota, recounts his struggle to survive amid widespread ICE raids targeting undocumented immigrants.

Feb 8 • 07:08 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The DRC agrees to take back its irregularity migrants expelled from the UK

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has agreed to repatriate its undocumented citizens expelled from the UK following intense diplomatic negotiations.

Feb 8 • 04:15 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Spain to Legalize the Residence of at Least Half a Million Migrants: The Government Needs Them for the Labor Market and Pensions

Spain is implementing measures to legalize the residence of at least half a million migrants to address labor market and pension needs, with a new decree allowing undocumented migrants to apply for temporary residence permits.

Feb 6 • 14:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

No undocumented migrants recorded at the border with Belarus for more than two weeks

Latvian and Polish border guards have not turned back any undocumented migrants in over two weeks, with a total of only 14 undocumented migrants denied entry to Lithuania this year compared to over 1,600 last year.

Feb 6 • 06:02 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Druskininkai resident detained for suspected smuggling of six illegal migrants from Latvia to Poland

A 51-year-old man from Druskininkai was arrested for allegedly smuggling six undocumented migrants from Latvia to Poland.

Feb 5 • 13:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Druskininkai resident detained, suspected of transporting six illegal migrants from Latvia to Poland

A 51-year-old man from Druskininkai was arrested on suspicion of smuggling six undocumented migrants from Latvia to Poland after being stopped by border guards in a Chrysler Grand Voyager.

Feb 5 • 13:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The containment of irregular migration agreed with Europe sows the Maghreb with hidden tragedies

The agreement to contain irregular migration with Europe has led to the deaths of dozens of migrants at the Morocco-Algeria border, compounded by hypothermia and starvation, as Algeria expels thousands of undocumented foreigners into the desert.

Feb 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Some say we’ve gone too far’: behind Sánchez’s plan to ‘regularise’ 500,000 undocumented migrants in Spain

The article examines Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez's initiative to regularize 500,000 undocumented migrants amidst rising far-right sentiments challenging traditional political stances on immigration in Europe.

Feb 4 • 14:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

California vs. ICE: what rights do undocumented immigrants have near the Super Bowl

As the Super Bowl approaches, undocumented migrants attending events at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, need to understand their rights amid the presence of federal agents.

Feb 3 • 19:35 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Spain Goes Against the Tide: 500,000 Undocumented Migrants Gain Legal Status

Spain's government breaks from the European trend of tightening immigration rules by approving a plan to grant legal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants, citing the need for migration to support the economy.

Feb 2 • 14:27 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Undocumented migrants celebrate Spain's plan to legalise their status

Undocumented migrants in Spain are celebrating the government's announcement to legalize their status by granting work and residency permits to those meeting specific criteria.

Feb 1 • 08:54 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Want to grant residency permits to thousands who are illegally staying in Spain

The Spanish government is considering granting temporary residency permits to up to half a million undocumented migrants currently living and working in Spain, a move praised by activists and Catholic organizations but criticized by the opposition.

Jan 28 • 09:50 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Framed return of undocumented immigrants in Algeria: Does Algiers want to 'come out on top' of the OQTF crisis with Paris?

Algeria's announcement of regularizing its undocumented migrants is seen as a strategic move to regain control over migration discussions, particularly in relation to Paris's stance on readmissions.

Jan 13 • 10:13 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Arrest of several protesters against the detention of migrants in Minnesota

Several protesters were arrested in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while demonstrating against the detention of undocumented migrants and the killing of a woman by an immigration officer.

Jan 10 • 05:22 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Vox fuels its far-right agenda in Aragon with inflated data on the healthcare costs of undocumented migrants

Vox has intensified its far-right agenda in Aragon with exaggerated claims about the healthcare costs associated with undocumented migrants, coinciding with the announcement of its candidate for the upcoming regional elections.

Dec 31 • 18:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Year Trump Created 1.6 Million Undocumented Migrants

In 2025, the Trump administration not only attacked illegal migration but also targeted migrants with humanitarian protections and certain special visas, leading to an estimated 14 million undocumented migrants in the U.S. by 2023.

Dec 30 • 04:30 UTC

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