The administration of US President Donald Trump has announced a new financial incentive aimed at encouraging undocumented immigrants to voluntarily leave the country, offering cash payments and paid travel as part of a broader effort to accelerate deportations and reduce enforcement costs. The initiative, introduced ahead of the holiday season, is being framed by federal officials as a cost-effective alternative to traditional immigration enforcement measures. According to the Depar

Despite stricter visa regimes, no-fly lists, and repeated warnings from both domestic and foreign authorities, thousands of Pakistani citizens continue to travel abroad or attempt to do so for the purpose of begging, particularly in Gulf nations. Recent disclosures to Pakistan’s National Assembly reveal the scale of the challenge, underscoring concerns about organised networks exploiting pilgrimage and tourist visas to reach foreign destinations. Saudi Arabia has deported approxim

The Supreme Court is preparing for a closed-door conference on Friday to consider whether it will take up a major dispute over President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order. The order, issued on the first day of his second term, declares that children born in the United States to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily are not entitled to American citizenship. Federal courts across the country have uniformly blocked the order, preventing it from taking effect in any

A 64-year-old Indian origin man who spent more than four decades in an American prison for a crime he did not commit has finally walked free, only to face a new ordeal — possible deportation to a country he barely remembers. Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam’s story, marked by injustice, endurance, and hope, has taken another painful turn just days after his long-awaited release. Vedam was freed from a Pennsylvania correctional facility after a court overturned his decades-old murder c

The United States was left shaken in the wake of the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump. His death, following a shooting at Utah Valley University, has stirred a heated political storm and brought renewed debate over gun violence, political extremism, and immigration policy. United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded firmly, declaring that immigrants found celebrating Kirk’s killing would face visa revocations and possible depo

Harjinder Singh, an Indian immigrant accused of entering the United States illegally, has been returned to Florida to face serious charges after a crash on the Florida Turnpike that left three people dead. Singh, who worked as a truck driver, is now at the center of a legal and political storm as both federal and state authorities scrutinize his immigration status, his driving qualifications, and the policies that allowed him to operate a commercial vehicle des

The United States government has announced a significant escalation in its immigration oversight, with the Department of State confirming that it is reviewing the records of more than 55 million foreigners who currently hold valid US visas. This large-scale review aims to identify potential violations of immigration rules or security threats that could make an individual ineligible to remain in the country. Officials have indicated that the move forms part of an

Four undocumented men have been arrested in Newark as part of an ongoing federal operation targeting individuals with past histories of child exploitation. Authorities from the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that the arrests were carried out last week by agents from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement division. The arrests form part of a broader enforcement effort aimed specifically at apprehending non-citizens accused or convicted of crimes inv

A newly surfaced immigration enforcement memo reveals that United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can now deport migrants to countries other than their homeland with as little as six hours’ notice. This marks a dramatic shift from the previous standard, where ICE generally provided a minimum 24-hour notice period before conducting deportations to a third country. The policy, outlined in a memo dated July 9 and signed by acting ICE director Todd Lyons, allows for this ex

A 25-year-old man from Nicaragua has been charged with assaulting federal immigration officers during an attempted arrest at an immigration enforcement facility in San Jose, California. The incident occurred during what was intended to be a low-profile apprehension after the man, Francisco De-Jesus Morales, failed to appear at his final removal hearing. According to federal documents, Morales had been ordered removed from the United States by an immigration judge earlier this year

A massive crowd of approximately 5,000 people lined the stretch of Dublin Boulevard from Interstate 680 to Dougherty Road on Saturday, participating in the Bay Area’s only No Kings Protest, a global movement sparked by ongoing concerns over immigration enforcement and authoritarian leadership. Organized by Indivisible Tri-Valley, the demonstration was a loud and visual statement against U.S. Immigration and Cus

  A disturbing incident at Newark Liberty International Airport has triggered widespread concern after an Indian student was reportedly handcuffed and deported, prompting a response from both the US Embassy in India and the Indian Consulate in New York. The controversy began after a video posted on social media by Kunal Jain, a non-resident Indian (NRI) and social entrepreneur, went viral. Jain described witnessing a young Indian student in visible distress being

In a disturbing incident that has sparked outrage among the Indian diaspora and social media users, a young Indian student was reportedly handcuffed, pinned to the ground, and deported from Newark Airport in the United States. The incident came to light after a concerned non-resident Indian shared a video on social media capturing the student’s distress. The footage, now widely circulated online, shows the young man crying, restrained with handcuffs, and being treated in a manner many h

India has confirmed that over a thousand of its nationals have been deported or have voluntarily returned from the United States since January 2025, amid intensified immigration enforcement. The Ministry of External Affairs revealed this during a recent press briefing, highlighting cooperation between the two countries on migration-related issues. According to the ministry spokesperson, around 62% of these individuals returned on commercial flights. The rest were likely deported t

In a firm stance on refugee policies, the Supreme Court of India today denied a Sri Lankan national’s request to remain in the country, stating, "India is not a dharmashala (free shelter) that can entertain refugees from all over the world." The remark came from Justice Dipankar Datta, who was sitting on a bench alongside Justice K Vinod Chandran, while hearing the plea of a man convicted under anti-terror laws. The petitioner, a Sri Lankan Tamil, was arrest

Several immigrant mothers have come forward through their legal teams to expose how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported them with their U.S. citizen children—some of whom were critically ill—without adequate legal access, medical consideration, or time to make informed decisions about their children’s future. These removals, which occurred over the weekend, have sparked widespread condemnation from attorneys and civil rights advocates who say the actions are not o

A federal judge has ordered the return of a 20-year-old migrant who was deported to El Salvador despite having a pending asylum application, marking a significant legal development in the ongoing enforcement of a Biden-era immigration settlement. The ruling, issued by US District Judge Stephanie Gallagher in Baltimore, is the second such case in which a deported migrant has been ordered back to the United States under the same legal agreement. Although the Trump administration

In a sweeping move targeting individuals living in the United States under humanitarian parole, the Department of Homeland Security sent a mass email with the subject line “Notice of Termination of Parole.” The message carried a stark warning: recipients were ordered to depart the U.S. immediately or face possible law enforcement action leading to deportation. It also emphasized that any benefits tied to their parole, such as work authorization, would be revoked. The email further wa

A controversial proposal by Donald Trump has drawn sharp criticism from constitutional scholars, legal analysts, and civil rights advocates after he suggested that U.S. citizens convicted of crimes should be deported to foreign countries, including El Salvador. The idea, mentioned during a recent meeting with El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, has been widely condemned as unconstitutional and without legal basis under existing immigration law. Trump, during his remarks, focused

In a significant policy shift, the United States government has implemented a rule mandating that all foreign nationals residing in the country for more than 30 days must register with federal authorities. This measure, rooted in historical legislation, has been revived and is now being enforced with renewed vigor. The rule stipulates that non-citizens aged 14 and above must submit their personal information, including fingerprints and residential addresses, to the U.S. Citizenshi