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Switzerland is voting on a proposal to cap the population at 10 million, driven by the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP) amid immigration concerns. The measure could affect ties with the EU and require stricter limits on asylum and residency if the population reaches 9.5 million before 2050.
Thousands took to the streets of Rome in rival protests over immigration policy, as a far-right petition calling for tough measures is set for parliamentary debate. The dueling demonstrations saw a neo-fascist group lead the anti-immigration march, while tens of thousands attended a pro-immigration rally. The petition has sparked controversy over its compatibility with Italy’s constitution.
Pope Leo warned human traffickers they will face "God's judgment" for organizing deadly migrant routes to Europe. The pope made the remarks during a visit to Spain's Canary Islands, which have seen a record surge in migrant arrivals.
Police in Belfast, Northern Ireland, used water cannons for a second night to break up far-right protests after a knife attack on a Sudanese refugee. The victim's family has appealed for calm and condemned the violence targeting immigrants. The unrest follows the stabbing and comes amid broader tensions in the UK over immigration.
President Donald Trump signed a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement, ending a months-long standoff with Democrats after two American citizens died during an ICE operation. The law provides money for ICE and CBP through the end of Trump's term but lacks oversight measures, drawing condemnation from immigrant advocates.
Hundreds of anti-immigration protesters set buses and cars ablaze and attacked a building near central Belfast after a Sudanese man was arrested on suspicion of a stabbing that left one person critically injured. Police declared a major incident. Political leaders condemned the violence and appealed for calm.
African immigrants in South Africa are living in fear as protests against illegal immigration escalate, reigniting long-simmering xenophobia. The March & March group has given illegal immigrants an ultimatum to leave by June 30, while violence has already claimed lives. Legal status offers no protection, and many immigrants face uncertainty despite having proper documentation.
A federal judge has ruled to block immigration restrictions imposed by the Trump administration on 39 countries, calling the policy an expression of anti-immigrant sentiment. The judge said the pause on processing asylum, green cards, and work permits created 'legal limbo' for many immigrants. The ruling criticized the administration for using false national security concerns to mask discriminatory intent.
The US State Department is considering consolidating visa processing in Africa from about 50 locations to 20, requiring applicants in many countries to travel further for interviews. The proposal, which does not change eligibility criteria, is expected to take effect within weeks. Analysts say it aligns with the Trump administration's broader immigration and foreign policy approach.
