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

In 2014, former U.S. Supreme Court justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia were asked whether undocumented immigrants are entitled to the rights outlined in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees freedoms such as religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. Both justices agreed that these rights apply to anyone present in the United States, regardless of their immigration status. Ginsburg explained that the Constitution does not limit its protections to cit

The recent increase in scrutiny of Green Card holders in the United States has raised concerns among Indian immigrants and their families. Indians make up the second-largest group of individuals gaining US citizenship or Green Cards, with 49,700 Indians naturalized in FY 2024, accounting for 6.1% of new US citizens. However, a growing number of incidents involving detentions, secondary inspections, and even deportations have sparked fear and confusion among Indian Green Card holders in the US

A federal judge in Maryland has issued an injunction against immigration enforcement in houses of worship, marking a significant legal victory for religious groups challenging the Trump administration’s revised deportation policy.The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Theodore Chang, temporarily halts immigration operations targeting Quaker congregations, Baptist churches, and a Sikh temple, following a lawsuit that argues the policy change violates religious freedom.  

In a significant move, the United States has deported 119 Indian immigrants as part of its ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration. The deportees arrived at Amritsar International Airport late on Saturday night, following a similar deportation flight on February 5 that carried 104 individuals. These deportations are part of a broader initiative under the Trump administration's stringent immigration policies, aimed at enforcing tougher regulations on those in the U.S. illegally. The 119 i