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Immigration

As Democrats push to help ‘Dreamers,’ GOP immigration priorities lie elsewhere

Republican lawmakers were lukewarm on legislation providing a pathway to citizenship, arguing that Congress should focus first on securing the Southwestern border.

Biden administration says 100,000 new migrants are expected to enroll in ‘Obamacare’ next year

While it may help Biden boost his appeal at a crucial time among Latinos, the move prompted criticism among conservatives about the president's border and migrant policies.

EU sends $1 billion to Lebanon to stop migrants, shore up crisis-hit country

The European Union is providing Lebanon with $1 billion in aid with the goal of stopping the crisis-hit eastern Mediterranean country from turning into a new route of migrants into Europe.

Georgia governor signs law requiring jailers to check immigration status of prisoners

Opponents warn the law will turn local law enforcement into immigration police, making immigrants less willing to report crime and work with officers.

UK confirms first migrants held for Rwanda deportation flights

The government said it plans to deport 5,700 asylum-seekers to Rwanda this year, a week after Parliament passed a law giving the controversial measure a green light.

Immigration authorities unreasonably delayed U visa applications, judge says

The plaintiffs claim that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services skipped over their U visa applications filed in 2017.

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