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Border Policy
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BBC Newsbusiness1 day ago
Gibraltar to remove border controls with Spain on 15 July
Gibraltar will end 118-year-old border checks with Spain on 15 July under a post-Brexit agreement. The change aligns the territory with the EU customs union and Schengen zone.
vox.comworld5 days ago
Several countries increase deportations and tighten border rules
Officials in multiple nations have expanded deportation efforts and border enforcement measures. The actions follow increased migration linked to conflict, persecution, and climate factors.
france24.compolitics5 days ago
French Parliamentary Report Criticizes UK Border Deals and France's Migration Policy
A parliamentary inquiry published Wednesday criticized France's migration policy along the northern coast. Communist MP Elsa Faucillon, the rapporteur, said 40 years of security-focused deals with the United Kingdom have failed to reduce crossings.
The Hillpolitics15 days ago
Senator says previous administration created southern border crisis
A Democratic senator from Arizona said the prior administration's policies produced a crisis at the southern border. The senator also said breaking with that administration carried less risk of reprisal than criticizing the current one.
theyeshivaworld.comworld16 days ago
U.S. and Mexican Catholic Bishops Hold Border Mass Calling for Humane Treatment of Migrants
More than 100 Catholic bishops, nuns, priests and parishioners crossed from Nogales, Arizona, to Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, on Friday evening after a Mass and while praying the rosary. The event coincided with U.S. independence commemorations as temperatures reached 36 degrees Cels…
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theconservativetreehouse.compolitics17 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Allows End to Protections for Haitian and Syrian Nationals
The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for the administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for roughly 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians. In a pair of 6-3 rulings, the justices also upheld a metering policy at the southern border.
Nprpolitics18 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Says Asylum Requires Physical Entry, Allowing Metering at Border
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision allowing officials to turn away asylum seekers at the border before physical entry. A separate ruling the same day permits ending Temporary Protected Status for more than 356,000 Haitian and Syrian nationals.
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Washington Examinerpolitics30 days ago
Nine Cases of New World Screwworm Confirmed in Texas and New Mexico
The parasite reappeared in the United States after eradication in 1966. Officials are expanding sterile fly production to contain the outbreak.
France 24world31 days ago
EU Migration Reform Tightening Border Checks Takes Effect
New screening and fast-track rules for irregular arrivals begin Friday. The changes also create a relocation system and emergency powers for surges.
theconservativetreehouse.compolitics39 days ago
Trump Administration Reports 2.2 Million Voluntary Self-Deportations in 2025 After Spending Tens of Millions on Outreach
The U.S. government has spent tens of millions of dollars encouraging migrants to leave voluntarily. Many who attempt the process encounter missing documents, unpaid tickets, and uncertain protections.
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thehindu.comfinance47 days ago
Uganda Closes Border With DR Congo After Ebola Cases Rise
Ugandan authorities ordered the border with DR Congo closed on Wednesday after suspected cases of a rare Ebola strain approached 1,000 in the neighboring country. The closure applies immediately, with limited exceptions for emergencies, cargo, and security.
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thehindu.comworld47 days ago
Uganda Closes Border With Congo Over Ebola Surge
Uganda ordered the immediate closure of its border with Congo on Wednesday after suspected cases of a rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain neared 1,000 in eastern Congo. Congo has confirmed 101 cases and at least 220 suspected deaths.
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citynews1130.comworld47 days agoUpdated
Uganda Closes Border With Congo Over Ebola Cases
Ugandan authorities ordered the immediate closure of the border with Congo on Wednesday after a surge in Ebola cases in Congo and the emergence of cases inside Uganda. The decision follows rising exposure among Ugandan health workers who treated Congolese patients.
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france24.compolitics48 days ago
Chile Tightens Border Measures After New President Takes Office
Chile began stricter entry checks and started building a border wall with Peru after President José Antonio Kast took office. The measures have made daily movement harder for migrants in the Peruvian border city of Tacna, though large-scale removals have not occurred.
news.sky.compolitics53 days ago
British officials report 82% drop in net migration
Officials stated that net migration has fallen 82% and said the change fulfills a pledge to restore border control. A survey found 71% of the public rated the government's handling of immigration as poor.
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riotimesonline.comworld63 days ago
Dominican Republic Intensifies Deportations of Migrants to Haiti
The Dominican Republic has increased the pace of deportations, returning thousands of migrants across the border into Haiti. The country shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti and has long managed cross-border migration flows. Al Jazeera reported on the development from the r…
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New York Postpolitics66 days ago
Voluntary Departure Orders for Migrants Rise Sharply Since January 2025
More than 80,000 voluntary departure orders were issued by U.S. immigration judges from January 2025 through March 2026. That figure represents a more than 600 percent increase from the 11,400 orders issued in the last 15 months of the prior administration. The New York Post repo…
naturalnews.compolitics66 days ago
Trump Border Czar Says Decision on Legal Status for Non-Criminal Illegal Immigrants Rests With President
Tom Homan, the border czar, was asked whether he supports granting legal status to millions of immigrants living illegally in the U.S. but otherwise law-abiding. Homan responded that discussions are ongoing and deferred to President Trump. @CBSNews reported the exchange.
thegatewaypundit.compolitics67 days ago
California Gubernatorial Candidate Defends Record On Migrant Children During Debate
A leading Democratic candidate for California governor, who previously served as secretary of health and human services, said reports that his department lost contact with more than 85,000 unaccompanied migrant children were lies. His opponent in the June 2 primary pressed him on…
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680news.compolitics70 days ago
Kenyan Health Secretary Supports Reopening Border with Somalia to Enhance Trade
Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale endorsed plans to reopen the border with Somalia, stating it would improve trade and movement of goods and people. The border has been closed since 2011 due to security issues. Recent government steps include allowing limited exports ah…
thezimbabwemail.comworld81 days ago
Zimbabwe President Proposes Identity Cards for Border Crossings with Botswana
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa proposed allowing citizens of Zimbabwe and Botswana to use national identity cards instead of passports for border crossings. The proposal aims to ease movement of people and goods to promote bilateral trade. It was made during a bi-nationa…