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The Federalistpolitics20 hrs ago
Bipartisan Bill Would Expand H-2A Visas and Offer Legal Status to Some Unauthorized Farmworkers
The legislation would let agriculture workers present in the U.S. as of May 31, 2026, apply for H-2A visas and legal status. It would also extend visa durations to three years and shield processing from government shutdowns.
en.antaranews.comworld4 days ago
Environmental Protection Minister Changes Nile Crocodile Legal Status
The environmental protection minister reclassified the Nile crocodile as a cultivated wild animal. The change allows a proposed prison facility involving crocodiles to proceed despite legal objections.
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theblaze.compolitics11 days agoUpdated
Trump Administration Deports Tou Lue Vang After Minnesota Pardon
The Trump administration deported Tou Lue Vang on or before July 10, 2026, after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked his legal status. Vang had received a pardon from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on June 10 for a 2005 conviction.
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nypost.compolitics14 days ago
Pennsylvania State Trooper Killed in I-81 Crash Involving Massachusetts CDL Holder
A Pennsylvania state trooper died after being struck by a tractor-trailer during a commercial vehicle inspection on Interstate 81. Federal authorities identified the driver as a Haitian national present in the United States without legal status who held a Massachusetts commercial…
world18 days ago
U.S. Detains Cuban Family After Revoking Legal Status, No Criminal Charges Filed
Federal agents took Carlos Antonio Lloga Dominguez, his wife and son into custody after the State Department ended their legal status. The three remain in federal custody pending removal from the United States.
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nypost.compolitics19 days ago
Three Cuban nationals taken into custody after legal status revoked
Federal agents detained three Cuban nationals this week after the State Department ended their legal status. One man is accused of working for more than a decade for a Cuban government-linked organization.
GB Newsai20 days ago
UK bars illegal migrants from using UK family life to block deportation under Article 8
The government will give no weight to private or family life established without legal status when considering deportation. GB News reported the policy alongside Home Office estimates of 11,700 extra appeal refusals.
washingtonpost.comworld21 days ago
Spain receives over 900,000 applications for immigrant legalization program
The Spanish government received more than 900,000 applications by mid-June for a program offering one-year renewable residence permits to immigrants without legal status. Officials had estimated 500,000 people might apply before the June 30 deadline.
foxnews.compolitics25 days ago
Idaho poll shows 85% support legal status for long-term dairy workers
A Boise State survey of 1,000 adults found broad backing for a legal working pathway for dairy employees who have lived in the state more than ten years. The poll also recorded majority concern that stepped-up enforcement would damage the state's agricultural economy.
france24.compolitics39 days ago
Israel Advances Rules to Legalize About 100 West Bank Farms Built With State Coordination
The Defense Ministry and army are drafting regulations to grant legal status to roughly 100 farms established with state support in the West Bank.
timesofindia.indiatimes.compolitics47 days ago
Protests Erupt in Albania Over Kushner-Linked $4.6 Billion Coastal Resort in Nature Reserve
Demonstrations in Tirana against a $4.6 billion coastal project on protected land have led to clashes. Albanian authorities and environmental groups dispute the project's impact and legal status.
France 24world48 days ago
EU Agrees on Rules to Create Third-Country Return Hubs for Rejected Asylum Seekers
European Union lawmakers and member states agreed Monday on new rules that let countries send migrants ordered to leave the bloc to centers in third countries. The deal creates a legal framework for return hubs where rejected asylum seekers or people without legal status can be h…
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france24.comworld56 days ago
Sudanese Refugees in Cairo Report Hardships and Plan Mediterranean Crossings
An estimated 1.3 million Sudanese refugees live in Cairo after fleeing civil war that began in April 2023. Many describe facing arrests, housing costs, and informal work without legal status. Some say these conditions have prompted plans to attempt sea crossings to Europe.
winnipegfreepress.comworld66 days ago
DACA Renewal Processing Times Increase Sharply
Median wait times for DACA renewals rose to about 70 days between October 2025 and February 2026 from 15 days in fiscal year 2025, according to USCIS data. Over 500,000 active recipients face risks to their work permits and legal status due to the delays. Immigration lawyers repo…
foxnews.compolitics66 days ago
Rep. Salazar Introduces Bipartisan DIGNIDAD Act Offering Legal Status Pathway for Long-Term Immigrants
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar's legislation would create a pathway to legal status for millions of illegal immigrants in the U.S. for more than five years who pass criminal background checks. The bill drew a cool reception from America First Policy Institute allies at a recent panel…
Washington Examinerpolitics68 days ago
Appeals Court Questions Justice Department on Third-Country Deportation Policy
A federal appeals court heard arguments Wednesday on the Trump administration's policy of deporting immigrants without permanent legal status to countries other than their nation of origin. The Supreme Court has twice allowed the policy to proceed during ongoing litigation.
winnipegfreepress.comworld69 days ago
Vatican Warns Traditionalist Group Against Consecrating Bishops Without Consent
The Vatican on Wednesday issued a final warning to the Society of St. Pius X that its planned July 1 consecrations of four bishops without papal approval would constitute a schismatic act resulting in automatic excommunication. The group, founded in 1970 in opposition to the Seco…
naturalnews.compolitics74 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.
Washington Examinerpolitics75 days ago
Dignity Act Proposed as Framework to Reform U.S. Immigration Enforcement
The Dignity Act would strengthen border security, increase penalties for illegal entry and employing unauthorized workers, reform guest worker and legal immigration programs, and offer a conditions-based path to legal status for many already in the country without a general path…
manilatimes.networld75 days ago
Board of Immigration Appeals Reinstates Deportation Proceedings Against Mohsen Mahdawi
The Board of Immigration Appeals has reinstated deportation proceedings against pro-Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi, according to a court filing from his attorneys. The development marks a reversal in the legal status of the proceedings. @ABC reported the details of the filing…
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teslarati.compolitics79 days ago
CBP Continues Interior Deployments to Assist ICE Arrests Three Months After Minnesota Officer-Involved Shooting
Customs and Border Protection has continued deploying personnel to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement in interior U.S. arrests of immigrants without permanent legal status. This follows a fatal shooting in Minneapolis and subsequent changes in approach. CBP Commissioner R…
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Spain's New Amnesty Program Opens, Drawing Long Lines from Undocumented Migrants
Long lines formed at registration points across Spain as a new amnesty program opened applications, expected to grant legal status to at least 500,000 undocumented migrants. The program offers a one-year renewable residence permit to those who have lived in Spain for at least fiv…
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Spain Approves Regularization Program for 500,000 Undocumented Migrants, Prompting High Application Volumes in Major Cities
Spain's government has initiated a program to legalize approximately 500,000 undocumented migrants, leading to extensive queues at registry offices across multiple cities. Applications for legal status and work permits began last Thursday following cabinet approval. Migrants repo…
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upi.compolitics96 days ago
U.S. House Passes Procedural Vote to Extend Haitian TPS Until 2029, 219-209
Legislation to restore temporary legal status for Haitian migrants cleared a procedural vote in the U.S. House on Wednesday with a tally of 219-209. The bill, spearheaded by Rep. Ayanna Pressley and other House Democrats, aims to extend the status for three years. Several Republi…
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Immigration Proposal Grants Legal Residence to Millions of Undocumented Immigrants
A proposed immigration measure would provide legal residence to millions of undocumented immigrants. The proposal has been described in reports as offering a pathway to legal status for this group. Details of the measure remain under discussion among policymakers.
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Criticism of Rep. Maria Salazar's DIGNIDAD Act and Its Potential Application to Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Rep. Maria Salazar's DIGNIDAD Act proposes a pathway to legal status for certain undocumented immigrants who arrived as minors. The bill has faced opposition for potentially allowing eligibility to individuals with criminal allegations, such as Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an El Salvado…
valuewalk.comfinance102 days ago
Japan Approves Bill Recognizing Cryptocurrencies as Financial Assets
Japan's cabinet has approved a draft bill classifying cryptocurrencies as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. This move integrates digital assets into the nation's financial regulatory framework. The approval aims to provide clearer legal status f…
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Venezuelan Migrants in U.S. Face Barriers to Legal Stay and Return Home
Many Venezuelans in the United States seek to return home but encounter difficulties obtaining passports from their government. U.S. immigration policies have restricted their ability to remain legally in the country. This situation leaves thousands in a state of limbo, affecting…