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9 deportees from US arrive in Sierra Leone under third-country agreement

9 deportees from US arrive in Sierra Leone under third-country agreement

Nine migrants deported from the United States have landed in Sierra Leone, according to the West African country
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Supreme Court to Potentially Review Trump-Era Migrant Detention Policy Amid Circuit Split

Supreme Court to Potentially Review Trump-Era Migrant Detention Policy Amid Circuit Split

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to review a Trump administration policy that mandates detention for undocumented immigrants, a move that has sparked division among federal appeals courts. The Fifth and Eighth Circuits have upheld the policy, while the Second, Sixth, and Eleventh Circuits have ruled against it. The policy, which interprets the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny bond hearings for undocumented immigrants apprehended within the U.S., has led to an increase in detentions, with over 60,000 people currently in custody. Advocates argue that this policy infringes on the right to liberty and contradicts longstanding constitutional interpretations. The Supreme Court's decision could have significant implications for millions of noncitizens living in the U.S.
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Trump Administration Proposes Tripling Deportation Fine for Missed Court Hearings

Trump Administration Proposes Tripling Deportation Fine for Missed Court Hearings

The Trump administration is proposing to increase the fine for immigrants who miss court hearings and are subsequently deported. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to raise the fine from $5,130 to $18,000, arguing that the current amount is insufficient to cover the costs incurred by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in locating, detaining, and deporting individuals. This proposal comes in response to a significant rise in missed immigration court hearings, which has placed a strain on enforcement resources. The proposed fine aims to deter individuals from skipping court hearings, encourage compliance with removal orders, and reduce the burden on enforcement resources. The proposal is open for a 30-day public comment period starting May 20, after which DHS will decide whether to finalize the rule.
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US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown

US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown

Federal prosecutors have announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles
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Iranian family detained for relative's key role in 1979 US Embassy hostage crisis seeks release

Iranian family detained for relative's key role in 1979 US Embassy hostage crisis seeks release

An Iranian family that’s lived in the United States for a decade is demanding their release from immigration detention after they were arrested due to a relative’s role in the 1979 U.S. Embassy hostage crisis
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U.S. Treasury Department Removes UN Expert Francesca Albanese from Sanctions List

U.S. Treasury Department Removes UN Expert Francesca Albanese from Sanctions List

The United States has officially removed Francesca Albanese, a United Nations expert on Palestinian territories, from its list of sanctioned individuals. This decision follows a recent ruling by a federal judge who temporarily blocked the sanctions, suggesting that the Trump administration likely infringed upon Albanese's free-speech rights. The sanctions were initially imposed after Albanese criticized Israel's military actions in Gaza, a move that was seen as controversial given the U.S.'s alliance with Israel. The removal of Albanese from the sanctions list marks a significant development in the ongoing discourse surrounding U.S. foreign policy and its implications for international human rights advocacy.
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US removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from sanctions list

US removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from sanctions list

WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - The United States has removed Francesca ​Albanese, a U.N. expert on the ‌Palestinian territories, from its list of sanctioned individuals, according to the U.S. Treasury Department website.
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Trump Administration Seeks to Admit More White South African Refugees Amid Genocide Claims

Trump Administration Seeks to Admit More White South African Refugees Amid Genocide Claims

The Trump administration is proposing to increase the refugee admissions ceiling for White South Africans to 17,500 for the fiscal year 2026. This proposal, sent to Congress, follows a previous reduction in the overall refugee cap to 7,500, focusing primarily on Afrikaners. President Trump has justified this decision by citing claims of a 'genocide' against White farmers in South Africa, although these claims have been strongly denied by South African authorities and lack evidence according to investigations. The administration argues that Afrikaners face government-sponsored race-based discrimination, justifying the increased refugee cap as a humanitarian necessity and in the national interest.
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Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov Sidelined in Ukraine Peace Talks, Officials Report

Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov Sidelined in Ukraine Peace Talks, Officials Report

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has been largely excluded from the Kremlin's key foreign policy efforts concerning peace negotiations with Ukraine. Despite being a prominent figure in Russian diplomacy, Lavrov's hardline stance has reportedly led to his diminished role. Instead, figures like Yuri Ushakov and Kirill Dmitriev have taken the lead in diplomatic engagements, particularly with the Trump administration. Lavrov's approach, which often contradicted Moscow's broader diplomatic strategies, has been cited as a reason for his sidelining. His public statements have sometimes clashed with the Kremlin's attempts to maintain open dialogue with the West, further complicating his position.
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Guatemalan Father Misses Birth of Son Due to Wrongful ICE Detention

Guatemalan Father Misses Birth of Son Due to Wrongful ICE Detention

Freddy Cortez Lugos, a Guatemalan man living in the U.S. on humanitarian parole, missed the birth of his first child due to being wrongfully detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Despite a federal court order for his immediate release, Cortez Lugos remained in custody for several days, during which his partner gave birth. The U.S. Magistrate Judge ruled that ICE violated due process by re-detaining him without notice or a hearing. Cortez Lugos had been compliant with ICE's Intensive Supervision Appearance Program and had no criminal record. The case highlights tensions between federal courts and the Trump administration's immigration policies, particularly regarding ICE's authority to re-detain individuals previously released under parole.
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Trump administration plans to admit more white South Africans as refugees this year

Trump administration plans to admit more white South Africans as refugees this year

The Trump administration plans to admit up to 10,000 more white South African refugees into the United States, citing discrimination against Afrikaners