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The US has officially ended Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians, exposing them to arrest and deportation to a country plagued by violence and instability. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that limited judicial oversight, despite State Department warnings against travel to Haiti. Advocates and affected individuals are calling on Congress to intervene.
A federal contract providing free legal services for about 24,000 unaccompanied migrant children in the US has expired, leaving advocates concerned about increased deportation risks. The Trump administration has not explained its decision, while service providers report unpaid bills and layoffs.
The Trump administration has invoked a 1996-era special court for the first time to deport Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan woman linked to an election-day shooting plot, though she faces no criminal charges. Critics call it an attempt to bypass due process for immigrants.
Argentine President Javier Milei signed an emergency decree allowing the government to expel foreigners who show "hatred" toward the country, citing international criticism after the 2026 World Cup. Legal experts are questioning the constitutionality of the measure.
A group of Venezuelans deported under the Trump administration to a notorious terrorism prison in El Salvador has filed a lawsuit against two US airlines, alleging civil rights violations, unlawful detention, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The suit says CSI Aviation and GlobalX knowingly transported them despite a federal judge’s order to turn back and the risk of torture at the Cecot prison.
Advocacy groups say the Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement forces asylum seekers into dangerous situations by requiring them to file claims in the US, a country they argue is unsafe. A family from Honduras, fearing gang violence, was sent back from Canada to the US and deported, now living in hiding. Critics claim Canadian authorities frequently fail to inform migrants of their rights to exemptions from the agreement.
Many Zimbabweans have fled drought-stricken areas for the fertile Eastern Highlands in search of livelihoods, but now they fear forced evictions as the government cracks down on illegal settlements. Experts say Zimbabwe lacks a policy framework for climate-induced migration, leaving migrants in legal limbo.
Israeli authorities have expelled French journalist Alice Froussard, known for sharply criticizing Israel's policies in Gaza and the West Bank. A senior Israeli minister later accused her of supporting Hamas. The move draws renewed attention to Israel's restrictions on press coverage of its operations in Gaza and Lebanon.
Bangladesh accuses India of mass deportation of Muslims from West Bengal, citing a BJP-led crackdown targeting illegal immigrants. Hundreds are being forced to border checkpoints, with thousands already deported and many detained. The campaign has raised alarm over religious tensions and strained bilateral ties.
